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RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level in 10 years. Data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows that in the 12 months to June 2024, the theft of 174 caravans occurred, up almost 67 per cent since … Continued
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Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression, demonstrating that rats given psilocybin exhibit increased optimism over time. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that has shown promise as a novel treatment for depression. However, the information processing mechanisms affected by psilocybin … Continued
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Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb2Sy45SFeQ The City of Sydney is inviting community feedback on changes to planning rules on height and floor space in response to NSW Government plans for the Pyrmont and Ultimo area. The draft proposal is open for community consultation until 13 November 2024 after the NSW Government gave its approval. We consulted extensively … Continued
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RDA media release: Australia has only six years left to restore ecosystems and avoid catastrophic climate change, experts warn. Australia has just six years to restore native ecosystems in Australia, warn a collective of nature experts, urging governments to swiftly “lift their game” and invest in restoring our waterways and lands to prevent biodiversity collapse … Continued
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As Victorians prepare to wind their clocks forward for daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are reminding residents of the importance of checking their smoke alarms. This simple act could be the difference between life and death in the event of a house fire. RACV Head of Policy James Williams … Continued
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An Aussie shaving entrepreneur is so incensed by the rising cost of razors he’s established an index to track and highlight what we’re paying for what some see as an everyday staple. Oscar de Vries, founder of men’s grooming brand OSCAR, says the already eye watering prices of razors have increased another 11 per cent … Continued
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THIS Friday evening October 4 in Queens Park something very special will take place – the full Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perfrom Symphony Under the Stars, under the baton of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Wonderful IMAGERY and vision HERE It will … Continued
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Editor’s note: Pictures from the Surfing with the Mob Program can be accessed here: https://officeofsport.intelligencebank.com/customshare/index/y0OrN 1 October 2023 South East mob take first steps to a career in surfing First Nations surfers from the South East took the first steps to becoming accredited surf coaches at Pambula Beach today. In partnership … Continued
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The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is poised for another record-breaking year as it returns to Australia’s sporting capital on Sunday 13th October. In the midst of the global running boom, the iconic event has achieved a remarkable milestone with all running events sold out and a waitlist as large as the number of event entries. … Continued
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Lake Keepit will soon sparkle as an international star-gazing tourist destination, with work officially underway at Reflections Lake Keepit on the “Big Sky Dreaming” glamping precinct, a $4 million project recently approved by Gunnedah Council. Reflections, a Crown Land manager and the largest holiday group in New South Wales, was able to plan … Continued
