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Prepare now for fire season
The fire danger period will begin in Moorabool later this month, with locals urged to remove flammable materials from their properties and complete private burn-offs…
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Melton trains a ‘top priority’
The Melton train line should be electrified by 2030 and two new stations built in Melton, according to the state’s peak infrastructure advisor. Infrastructure Victoria’s…
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VU, Westjustice team up
Victoria University (VU) and Westjustice have announced a new partnership that aims to deliver meaningful social impact and boost economic opportunities for people in the…
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Tackling women’s pain
Women will be offered the ‘green whistle’ pain relief during IUD insertion procedures and a special clinic will be set up to support girls at…
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Gold medallist vaults in
Olympic and World Championship gold medallist Nina Kennedy braved the rain and the conditions to make some young athletes’ day at Bacchus Marsh. Kennedy attended…
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Driver clocked double the limit
A 23-year-old driver will find himself before the courts after allegedly claiming his vehicle was stolen when it was clocked by police travelling at 224km/h…
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Wet day for Djerriwarrh
While it was wet and cold many braved the conditions to enjoy Melton council’s Djerriwarrh Festival on Saturday. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was among…
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Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial
Appeal judges have asked prosecutors whether they will pursue ex-pilot Greg Lynn for manslaughter over the death of a camper after being cleared of his…
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Fire heartbreak
A Caroline Springs family of five is anticipating a “sad” Christmas after their uninsured home was extensively damaged by fire on 5 November. The Juhas…
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Convertible stolen from Pentland Hills
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a car worth $120,000 stolen in Moorabool on the weekend. The unique classic car is a…
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Musical takes wild trip to the nineties
The Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) is partying like it’s 1999 with its latest production: Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical. Based on the film of…
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Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year
Elderly Victorians can look forward to free weekend public transport in the new year. From 1 January, seniors concession myki card holders can travel for…
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Good vibrations hit Bundoora
A new twilight concert is making its way to Whittlesea, set to light up Bundoora as spring comes to a close with Bundoora Beats 2025…
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Rolls Royce to power Victoria’s defence industry
The state government has signed a deal with Rolls Royce to support Victoria’s defence industry. On Tuesday, 4 November, Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Minister Colin…
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Victoria signs up for AUKUS contribution
It’s hoped a new agreement struck between the state government and two of the world’s largest defence companies will enhance Victoria’s contribution to the AUKUS…
















