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Be careful with Christmas leftovers
With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, vets are urging the public not to allow their pets to consume…
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Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
Christmas day is creeping up which only means one thing – so is Boxing Day. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Aleisha tops class
Pakenham Secondary College’s Dux was Aleisha Lippis. How are you feeling about being the Dux of your school? I am ecstatic, being able to physically…
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Energy bills slashed under collaborative renewable energy contract
Cardinia Shire Council is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed its energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) –…
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Delay in Officer entrance ramps
Commuters are still waiting for freeway entrance ramps to open, despite project timelines stating they would be ready to use in late 2022. Construction of…
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Make sure it’s Santa’s sleigh that visits and not a fire truck
As we put up those beautiful light decorations in the lead up to Christmas and the holiday season, remember to always check the wiring and…
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ATAR delight for Beaconhills Dux
Beaconhills College Dux Jasper McDowell received an ATAR of 99.85. Mr McDowell’s subjects included English, English literature, maths methods, French and an extension subject of…
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Christmas shop for families in need
A Christmas shop bursting with teddy bears, dolls, building blocks and art supplies opened its wonderland doors this week to help families who were facing…
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Getting rid of your Christmas waste
Cardinia Shire will be hosting a free drop-off event where people can recycle their cardboard boxes and gift-wrapping paper from Wednesday 28 to Friday 30…
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Catholic Education leader to retire after 50 years of service
After 50 years of service to Catholic education, Ms Maria Kirkwood Chief Executive and Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale will retire…
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Energy Safe Victoria releases top 10 Christmas light safety tips for 2022
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is urging the community to take extra care when putting up and using Christmas lights and decorations, highlighting the dangers posed…
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Pollution doesn’t go on holidays
With many businesses shutting down during the holiday season, the EPA is reminding everyone that there’s a duty to manage pollution issues even when taking…