News
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Plastic recycler presses pause
Plastic recycling business REDcycle has taken the shine off of National Recycling Week by announcing a pause to its soft plastic collections program on Wednesday…
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Teens arrested after allegedly stealing a Mercedes
Three teens from Melbourne’s south east were among five arrested after allegedly stealing a Mercedes. Southern Metro Crime Team detectives along with investigators from Manningham…
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Families meet for climate
Families across the country are coming together to call on political leaders to commit to putting children first when making decisions, as the Australian Parents…
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Officer CFA Open Day
The first weekend of sunny weather in spring brought thousands of people out to the Officer CFA Open Day on Saturday 5 November. Officer firefighter…
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Pakenham CWA says goodbye
After more than 20 years, the ladies of the Pakenham Country Women’s Association (CWA) have decided to close the branch. This is the second time…
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Local primary school’s Jubilee Garden officially unveiled
St Clare’s Primary School in Officer celebrated the official blessing and opening of the school’s new Jubilee Garden on Thursday 3 November. The local primary…
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Suspicious fire in Officer South
Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Officer South after an abandoned property burnt down in the early hours of Saturday 5 November. Following calls…
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Driver caught over limit twice in Berwick
A driver was found to be over the limit after she was intercepted by police in Berwick early on Saturday 5 November, before being caught…
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Sporting hub promise
A multi-million-dollar overhaul could be in store for a well frequented sporting reserve in Narre Warren. If elected at the State election, the Liberals and…
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Online child sexual exploitation on the rise
Police are urging both parents and children to be aware of online safety following a marked increase in the reporting of online child sexual exploitation.…
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RACV offers pothole advice
The RACV has urged Victorian motorists to exercise caution on the road following heavy rain and flooding across the state recently. Heavy rain has contributed…
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Investing in vaccine development and strategies to protect our industry
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) has always been on the radar of the Australian livestock industry. This year that attention heightened with the confirmation of…