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Cr Vandenberg suspended
Ashleigh Vandenberg has been suspended as a Melton councillor for 14 days after an internal arbitration process made a finding of misconduct against her. Melton…
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Calder Freeway upgrade discontinued in budget
Melton commuters’ hopes of faster and smoother journeys in and out of the municipality have been dashed in the state budget. In the budget released…
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Police asking for community feedback
Victoria Police is embarking on a major effort to hear what Victorians want from police. The Victoria Police community sentiment survey – now in its…
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Presidents Park death
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a Caroline Springs man in Presidents Park on Monday night. Officers were called…
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House fire in Deanside
Fire crews attended a house fire in Deanside on Monday morning. Triple-0 received phone calls about the fire in Dalmore Street about 10.38am. The first…
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Draft budget focused on roads
Road maintenance and reconstruction is front and centre of Moorabool council’s draft 2024-25 budget. Council adopted the proposed budget during its meeting on May 1,…
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Man charged following collision in Melton West
A 32-year-old man following a collision in Melton West on Sunday. It is alleged a bus collided with a motorcycle on High Street about 4.15pm.…
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ADHD app wins
University student Mason Cao has won Apple’s WWDC24 Swift Student Challenge, for the creation of his an app designed to help those with ADHD. The…
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Community volunteers bring galactic cheer out west
The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) hospital was buzzing with excitement on May 2, as it played host to a special visit from a…
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Empowering women apprentices in male dominated roles
More apprentice opportunities for women are set to become available in roles traditionally dominated by males throughout Victoria. Human services provider Advanced Personnel Management (APM)…
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New paramedics celebrate graduation
More than 30 Graduate Ambulance Paramedics (GAPs) across Victoria had reason to celebrate yesterday, having officially become Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics alongside family and…
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Dog down under competition opens
The search has begun for Australia’s oldest, heroic, sportiest, hardest working and most talented dogs. Entries are now open for the inaugural The Dog Down…
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Keeping Victorians safe online
The state government is marking World Password Day by launching a new cyber safety campaign to keep Victorians safe online. Government Services minister Gabrielle Williams…
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More accessibility for a day out on the water
Boaters throughout Victoria will find it easier and more accessible to enjoy a day out on the water, with new grants for ramp managers to…
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging Victorians to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and make a cuppa for a cancer-free future this May or June.…
















