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Pre-planning to save hurt later on
Businesses are being encouraged to do some planning and checks before the holiday period. Environmental Protection Authority’ western metropolitan regional manager Steve Lansdell says a…
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Park marks pioneers
Pioneers Park is located on the site of the former Berwick Primary School. The histories of the school and of this park are two interesting…
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Top hot spots for pet lovers revealed
The Lost Dogs’ Home has revealed the top 2021 hot spots for Victorian pet lovers, with thousands of total adoptions taking place over the past…
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Warning signs of a stroke
The Stroke Foundation is looking ahead to the future, with improved outcomes for survivors of stroke on top of its wish list. Chief executive officer…
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Tetley Tea baron’s life on Clover
PRECEDE Many would believe Clover Close in Berwick is named after the famous restaurant, but its origins date well beyond that to a most famous…
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How to keep mozzies at bay
A wet spring, and the forecast for a wetter than usual summer in eastern Australia could mean a hazardous mosquito season. Dr Nirvana Luckraj, Healthdirect…
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A privileged life
PRECEDE Better known as Lady Casey, pre-eminent Berwick citizen Maie Casey (nee Sumner) lends her name to a thoroughfare in Berwick. NEIL LUCAS investigates the…
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Surge in DIY home renovations during pandemic fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis
Australians are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals a surge in DIY home improvements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey…
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Consider camping this holiday season
Faced with months of lockdown and travel restrictions over the past two years, Victorians have gotten pretty good at exploring their backyard instead of jetting…
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Pet emergencies to look out for this summer
Fires and snake bites are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz…
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The Grice homestead
The Grice family homestead, originally called Eirruc, still sits on a property on the south side of what is now known as Grice Road. Its…
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The park Jack built
PRECEDE The naming of the new building at Akoonah Park as the Jack Rae Pavilion on 14 December 2020 was a fitting tribute to a…
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