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Stephen clocks up 40 years
It was 1982 when Stephen Bird started his career as a paramedic with Ambulance Victoria. Fast forward to this April 12 and the well-respected Ocean…
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Region raises over $250,000 for Good Friday Appeal
Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast have dug deep, raising more than one quarter of a million dollars for the Royal Children’s Hospital through the…
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Only days left to enrol to vote
With Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week calling a federal election for May 21, the Australian Electoral Commission is reminding everyone to ensure they’re enrolled…
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Dog owners warned of chocolate danger this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning dog owners to keep chocolate well out of the reach of their four-legged friends this Easter, as the sweet treat is…
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Building regulator issues more than $180,000 in penalties
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has given out over $180,000 in penalties over the last three months to building practitioners breaching industry legislation. 29 building…
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RACV safe driving tips
RACV has provided safety tips for Victorians about to embark on their first holiday period free of COVID-19 restrictions since 2019. With thousands of families…
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Herb your enthusiasm
As we wave goodbye to summer and begin welcoming autumn again, it’s a good time to start introducing aNow that summer is bearing down on…
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The benefits of craft in an uncertain world
There’s no doubt about it, the last two years have been a rollercoaster ride of change, fear and uncertainty. However, one thing that many of…
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Nest boxes to get a new coat of paint
A community wildlife project will benefit from a donation from an Ocean Grove business. Haymes Paint Ocean Grove donated its premium 40 litre Solashield paint…
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Out and about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was down at Bells Beach on Monday to capture the action from the first day of Rip Curl Pro competition.
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Campfire rules to be enforced this Easter
Victorians are being urged to follow campfire rules in parks and forests this Easter long weekend, with authorities handing out fines, not chocolate eggs, to…
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Make your own hot cross yums
There might be plenty of recipes for hot cross buns printed in cookbooks and posted online, but this one from the CWA’s Werribee South President…
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