Tag: Victoria
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Worrying Mosquito Detection in Loch Sport Triggers Urgent Summer Warning
Urgent Summer Warning After Mosquito Detection A routine environmental sweep in eastern Victoria has set off a summer warning for residents and travelers to Loch Sport, a quiet coastal town along Ninety Mile Beach. Local health authorities announced that a routine inspection of a mosquito trap in the area uncovered signals that warrant heightened vigilance.…
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Worrying Detection Triggers Summer Warning in Quiet Loch Sport
Overview: A Quiet Coastal Town Faces a Sudden Health Alert A routine check in Loch Sport, a small coastal town along Ninety Mile Beach in eastern Victoria, has become the trigger for a summer health warning that has travellers and residents uneasy. The discovery in a local mosquito trap raised concerns about potential disease vectors…
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Worrying Detection in Loch Sport Prompts Urgent Summer Health Warning
What happened in Loch Sport A routine inspection at a mosquito trap on Ninety Mile Beach, near Loch Sport in eastern Victoria, has triggered an urgent summer warning. Authorities say the find is concerning enough to prompt heightened vigilance as the peak travel season approaches. The small coastal town, already popular with campers, day-trippers, and…
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Loved Ones Rally to Repatriate PNG Crash Victims, Grieving Community Seeks Support
Family Spotlight: Identified Victims and their Ties to Papua New Guinea The toll of a fatal minivan crash in Victoria’s north has cast a heavy shadow over the Papua New Guinean (PNG) community in Shepparton. Grieving families have confirmed the identities of two victims, including a 17-year-old named Jamie Kakon and a 51-year-old PNG national…
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70 Years of CFA Volunteer Service Recognised at Horsham Ceremony
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service In a ceremony that highlighted the enduring commitment of rural Australia’s volunteer fire service, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) recognised a remarkable milestone: 70 years of volunteer service by Max Hateley. The awards presentation, held at District 17 Headquarters in Horsham, drew the attention of the CFA community, with more…
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Search Resumes for Second Man Missing Off Cape Jaffa in South Australia’s South-East
Raising the Alarm: Missing Man Case Off Cape Jaffa Rescue crews in South Australia have pledged to search for the second man who remains missing after a tragic incident off the state’s southeast coast near Cape Jaffa. On Tuesday night, the body of a 67-year-old Victorian man was recovered from the sea following an earlier…
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London Plane Trees to be Removed in Hamilton: Infrastructure Concerns
Overview: Hamilton moves to remove London plane trees In a decision that mirrors a broader shift among local governments, the Southern Grampians Shire Council has signaled plans to remove 25 London plane trees in Hamilton. The move comes amid concerns about aging infrastructure, underground utilities, and the potential risks posed by deteriorating tree health in…
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London Plane Trees in Hamilton: Infrastructure Concerns Trigger Removal
Why the London plane trees are being removed in Hamilton The Southern Grampians Shire Council has announced plans to remove 25 London plane trees from Hamilton, citing ongoing infrastructure concerns. The decision reflects a broader trend across Victoria and Australia as councils weigh the costs and risks associated with mature plane trees planted long ago.…
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Why Victoria’s Airbnb Boom Deepens the Rental Crisis in Holiday Towns
Overview: A Market Tilt Toward Profit Victoria’s beloved tourist towns are facing a housing squeeze as a growing share of Airbnb listings are controlled by property investors rather than genuine residents. The trend, driven by the lure of short-term holiday profits, has shifted the rental market dynamics away from long-term leases toward nightly stays. For…
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Airbnb Dominance in Victoria: How Short-Term Rentals Tighten the Housing Crunch
Overview: A Towns-First Short-Term Rental Shift In popular Victorian holiday towns, the housing market has begun to feel the quiet pressure of a new economic driver: short-term rentals. Investors and property portfolios are purchasing multiple homes with the explicit aim of converting them into Airbnb-style listings. The result, advocates say, is a shrinking pool of…