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‘Justice has been done’: Dad

Phillip Crossthwaite was the one to discover his daughter's lifeless body after she had been shot dead in her own home. Close to two decades...

Hopkins road bridge on track

Piling and concreting works for the new Hopkins Road bridge in Truganina are progressing two years ahead of schedule, marking a milestone in the...

Man jailed for 26 years for murdering estranged wife

A man who murdered his estranged wife amid a bitter legal dispute has been jailed for at least two decades. Emil "Bill" Petrov, 61, looked...

Make April a lifesaving month

With over a third of Aussies (38 per cent) planning to travel during April, Lifeblood is warning blood supplies could be significantly impacted unless...

Bridge foundation laid

Diggers Rest is one step closer to being level crossing-free, with piling works on a new road bridge now complete. The foundations have been laid...

Budget funding for Sri Durga Temple

A brand new community and education centre could be built at the Sri Durga Temple in Rockbank if the federal government is elected. Hawke MP...

Zoo mourns death of lion cub

The African Lion cub recently born at Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) has died from kidney issues after its mother unexpectedly stopped producing maternal...

VIPER arrest 14, seize $4.8m worth of illicit tobacco during week of action targeting...

Warrants were executed at 12 tobacco stores across Melbourne. including one in Weir Views, in early April as part of the ongoing investigation by...

Election ad decision “surprising”

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed it will not place any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the...

Buddhist event a time of reflection

Members of the Buddhists of the West group are hosting a community event to mark the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The group...

Rescuers call for kindness

Memorable rescues of beloved, quacking lake residents also serve as a reminder of the silent suffering animals endure due to careless recreation. Rescuers are aiming...

Preventable liver cancer deaths rising

New data reveals deaths in Australia linked to chronic hepatitis B have increased following years of decline, with experts urging those at risk to...

Insulation discounts on the cards

Discounts on ceiling insulation will be available to homeowners from early next year, the state government has announced. The discounts will be available through the...

Parenting portal a ‘one-stop shop’

A free new online support service for Victorian parents and carers has been created by the state government. Earlier this week, Government Services Minister Natalie...

Public holiday public transport over Easter

Public transport services will operate to a public holiday timetable on Good Friday April 18 and Easter Monday April 21, but some services...

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The key to safety. Is it locked?

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are reminding the community to lock their homes as many people head away over the Easter and Anzac...