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‘Shortcomings’ but camper trial not unfair, court told
Prosecutors have conceded shortcomings in their murder case against an ex-pilot, after being accused of running an unfair trial where they “chickened out” of properly…
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Riders caught in Diggers Rest
A Deanside woman was allegedly unlicensed and provided a positive roadside drug test and two motorcycles without registration were impounded in Diggers Rest. Police observed…
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Wetland appearance concerns
The mulching of wetlands in Thornhill Park has frustrated a resident who believes the developer responsible delayed the landscaping process. Resident Matt Pearse said an…
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Tales of the ocean
A show exploring tales of the ocean is coming to the Bowery Theatre in Brimbank. The performance is part of Beyond Disability Services’s program ‘Beyond…
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Free SkyBus for veterans and families
SkyBus is offering free travel for veterans, war widows and war widowers for Remembrance Day this year. The shuttle bus service will offer free travel…
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Global Indigenous business meet in Victoria
More than 500 delegates from across the world gathered in Melbourne on 29 October to celebrate and further support Indigenous entrepreneurship. Minister for Small Business…
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Melbourne Cup Carnival cash injection
The state government is throwing more money at the Melbourne Cup Carnival this year. The state is investing $1,790,000 from the Major Racing Events Fund…
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My Place
Long-time Melton resident Teresa Butcher is the Lifestyle Brookfield Homeowners Committee vice president and has had a long history of community involvement – both in…
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Shristy to bring ‘Fractured’ to Footscray
Get ready for a night of raw emotion and electrifying energy as western suburbs singer, songwriter, producer and DJ, Shristy, previews her upcoming EP Fractured…
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Experience the diversity of Myanmar
People from near and far welcomed to attend the Myanmar Multicultural Festival in Werribee on Saturday 8 November. The event will be a diverse showcase…
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New laws to restrict non-disclosure agreements
The state government has maneuverered to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases. Legislation to stop the practice of NDAs…
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Careless campfire warning for Cup weekend
As Victorians delve into our forests and parks this Melbourne Cup weekend, authorities including Conservation Regulator Victoria, CFA, Parks Victoria, and Forest Fire Management Victoria…
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New chairman for AFL Commission
Former Geelong president and business leader Craig Drummond has been named as the new chairman of the AFL Commission. The former chief executive of health…
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Out of ‘plain’ sight
Victoria’s volcanic plain has lost much of its grasslands, and an upcoming tour will show attendees one of the remaining patches in the Melton municipality.…
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Fight for lights
A speed limit change on Leakes Road has been met with disappointment from residents who are keen to know the details surrounding a larger scale…
















