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Local kinders’ renovation jackpot
Several kindergartens in the South East are set to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in refurbishment funding from the State Government. Eastern Victoria MP…
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Top honour for Wilson Botanic Park
It has long been cherished by the local community as a premier destination for weddings, friendly catch ups and leisurely family strolls. Now the “hidden…
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Breskin peddles cleaner network
Greens Upper House candidate for South-East Metropolitan Alex Breskin used last week’s Metropolitan Transport Forum held at Bunjil Place to put forward his vision for…
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Act now on your bush fire survival plan
As the weather heats up the Australian environment creeps closer to the perfect setting for bush fire season to take place. From late spring through…
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Poverty funding ‘unsustainable’
A support service has had to dip deep into its own funds in the face of growing levels of poverty in the South East. At…
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Liberals pledge to increase Nathdwara capacity
Hallam’s Nathdwara centre is the latest community centre to receive a funding pledge from the Liberals and Nationals ahead of the State Election. On Monday…
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Dairy tackles farm workforce shortage
One in four dairy farmers are unable to find labour or access the skills they need on farm, according to a survey by Dairy Australia.…
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Australian Jerseys make a mark at World Dairy Expo
Australian Jersey genetics are making their mark on the world stage after a successful joint trade mission to World Dairy Expo in the United States.…
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Breaking records and breaking hearts
Australia is on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022/23 Australian Winter Crop Forecast. But what…
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Control serrated tussock before seeding
Now is the ideal time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma). The recent rains and warm start to spring…
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Think twice before removing native plants
Victorians are being reminded to seek advice before removing native plants from private or public land, to conserve the environment, protect cultural heritage, and avoid…
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Tip Gofundme makes a stand
Frustrated residents are ramping up their objection to the waste transfer station proposed at the site of the Hallam Road Landfill. Lynbrook resident Scott Watson…