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“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

Matthew Sims
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After $1.3 million upgrade, Bayswater Library open to the public

After $1.3 million upgrade, Bayswater Library open to the public

Library staff greeted visitors at Mountain High Shopping Centre on Monday.

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“Falling through the gaps”: Bayswater food and community support hub secures $12,000 from quickly disappearing fund

“Falling through the gaps”: Bayswater food and community support hub secures $12,000 from quickly disappearing fund

The emergency money is being used for meat, eggs, dairy and vegan food.

Matthew Sims
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Bendigo Bank won’t say what it has planned for Pinewood branch

Bendigo Bank won’t say what it has planned for Pinewood branch

Notices suggested customers head to Australia Post to do their banking.

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“Increasing but also changing”: Wetter and hotter weather patterns increasing mould risk

“Increasing but also changing”: Wetter and hotter weather patterns increasing mould risk

About 10 percent of all homes in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are currently living with a severe mould problem.

Matthew Sims
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A “scourge” or an opportunity? Council set to consider extra $200K investment in cleaning up graffiti across Whitehorse

A “scourge” or an opportunity? Council set to consider extra $200K investment in cleaning up graffiti across Whitehorse

“It’s clear that the scale and the complexity of graffiti, particularly on private property and non-council assets, is outpacing our current capacity.”

Matthew Sims
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Council opens up on transparency around Whitehorse's massive art collection

Council opens up on transparency around Whitehorse's massive art collection

Whitehorse has been collecting art works for close to a century.

Matthew Sims
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Council eyes redesign of dangerous Vermont South roundabout but unsure on price tag

Council eyes redesign of dangerous Vermont South roundabout but unsure on price tag

“Pedestrians have no choice but to interact with motor vehicles.”

Matthew Sims
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Loud and proud: Knox Council’s burnt-out childcare workers demand a rethink on pay rise funding

Loud and proud: Knox Council’s burnt-out childcare workers demand a rethink on pay rise funding

Union representatives and local council childcare workers now have to wait and see if their noisy party will inspire councils to apply for the payment.

Matthew Sims
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Poo bags and leashing up: How will Knox manage pet nuisance into the future?

Poo bags and leashing up: How will Knox manage pet nuisance into the future?

Have you ever been woken up by a barking dog or fighting cats? Or have you been disappointed to see dog poo bags thrown around your neighbourhood? Have your say on Knox Council's draft pet management plan for the next four years.

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“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

Workers across Knox’s early childhood education and care centres are calling for a pay bump as they contend with stress and high turnover rates.

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Growing bigger: Bayswater Library’s grand opening booked in

Growing bigger: Bayswater Library’s grand opening booked in

The old Bayswater Library space opened in May 2013.

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