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New watchdog in building industry reforms
Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week becomes law. The bill to reform…
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Treaty negotiations continue
The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty. Premier Jacinta…
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New service to resolve rental disputes
Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday June 23. According to the state government, RDRV will help renters and rental providers settle…
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Liberal loan to end legal saga
A $1.5 million loan has been granted to former state Liberal leader John Pesutto, with the fractured party desperate to draw a line under a…
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Community Calendar
Produce Swap Join Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House for its next Garden Produce Swap event on Thursday, June 26 at 10am at Djerriwarrh’s Community Garden, 239-241 Station…
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Murder most foul in Werribee
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the mysterious tale of Italian immigrant Giovanni Garretto whose murder in…
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EES to be made public
The environmental effects statement (EES) for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) will be released to the public next week, with community stakeholders continuing to express…
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Fresh reserves unveiled
Taylors Hill and Burnside are home to two revitalised parks, with the transformation of the sites unveiled this month. An official opening was held for…
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Serrated tussock challenges
The Victorian drought is ‘exacerbating’ the issue of serrated tussock spread in Moorabool, adding to the challenges faced by local landholders and farmers. According to…
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Coles granted permit
A Coles supermarket in Diggers Rest is one step closer to fruition, with Melton council issuing a planning permit for the site. The development is…
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Crime rises across Melton
Theft and family violence-related offences drove an overall increase of crime in the Melton municipality, with a 20.4 per cent rise in total offences, latest…
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Two worlds, one line
Essence Theatre Productions (ETP) and Ngā Mātai Pūrua Inc. (NMP) proudly bring audiences a gripping new work inspired by events at Port Phillip Prison, now…
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Make a handy travel game
Each month, Stephanie Martinez will share an exciting craft project designed to inspire and spark creativity. Stephanie starred in the first season of Making It…
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Coat drive warms community
Members of a western suburbs church have donated more than 280 items of winter clothing to help Wyndham and Bacchus Marsh residents to stay warm.…
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Rainy day fun at the zoo
An exuberant gorilla at Werribee Open Range Zoo is challenging the belief that this species dislikes the rain – and he’s making quite a splash…
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