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War artefact saved In a stunning discovery, a rare World War II artefact has been recovered at a Salvo’s outlet in Clyde North. The Australian Red Ensign, signed by 27 members of the 2/2nd Field Regiment which served in the Middle East and New Guinea, was presented to the regiment’s association last Friday. Pictured are 2/2nd Field Regiment historian Terry Cole, Yvonne Ross, Denis Holland, Sue Holland, 2/2nd Field Regiment president Malcolm Fallon, and Clyde North Salvos staff members Kylie Baker and Bronwyn Bethell. More on the story, turn to page 17
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Sick of the mould through the house,” she said. “It’s made us all sick.” Black mould is linked to potential symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny or blocked nose, irritation of the eyes and skin such as rash and hives. But for the immunosupressed, exposure can lead to life-threatening lung infection or pneumonia. According to Tenants Victoria, an organisation that spotlights renter’s rights, the existence of mould in a rental property needs to be urgently investigated and repaired.
“We consistently hear from renters struggling to get landlords to treat mould as the urgent repair it legally is,” said the CEO of Tenants Victoria. “The problem often intensifies during wetter months. “Mould and dampness can have serious health consequences, from respiratory problems like asthma and allergies to mental health impacts from living in unhealthy conditions. “These are genuine health hazards that par-
ticularly affect children, elderly people and people with existing health conditions.” But the mother of three says despite her best efforts, this has not happened. She is now trying to find other accommodation for her family, but can’t get approved for another rental. The South-East is ranked as the second on the list of mouldiest regions in Melbourne, according to an Airtasker report. For more on the story, turn to page 2
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A Casey single mother says she and her children have been struggling with allergic reactions due to black mould in their rental – which she says her landlord is refusing to repair. As a result, her son’s severe asthma has worsened and says that he’s seen numerous doctors over the last few months. The mother, who would prefer not to be named due to legal proceedings, says she’s now had to purchase air purifiers to try and mitigate the impacts. “It’s inside the plaster and you can smell it
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