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Church considers school appealing Wyndham council’s decision
The group behind a proposed independent Christian primary school at Werribee South has not ruled out appealing Wyndham council’s decision to refuse a permit. Councillors…
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New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers
Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community. The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public…
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Taylors Hill West secondary school site identified
Construction of the new Taylors Hill Secondary College at Plumpton will start next year. The state government is finalising the purchase of land at 135…
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Cold night’s journey to understanding in annual winter sleepout
As the mercury dips overnight, Megan, Ken and Victoria (pictured) will think about the thousands of homeless people sleeping rough. The Catholic Regional College students…
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Kurunjang students takes part in National Tree Planting Day
For the past few years, Kurunjang Secondary College has been on a mission to “beautify” its gardens. The school now boasts vegie patches, vertical gardens…
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Melton battleground fear when groups descend town
There are fears Melton will be turned into a battleground next month when anti-Islam and anti-racist groups descend on the town. Anti-Islam group True Blue…
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Court refuses jail appeal
A court of appeals judge has recognised that a 23-year-old man jailed for armed robbery faces a real danger of becoming institutionalised. However Justice Phillip…
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Police search for missing woman Nicole Goudge
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Nicole Goudge. The 24-year-old was last seen leaving a residential address on Old Melbourne…
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New language no trouble to P-9s
Meet some of the state’s best young Indonesian speakers. These eight Point Cook P-9 College students (right) are all smiles after stellar performances at the…
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Pokemon GO players urged to remain vigilant
Melton’s emergency services are urging people to remain vigilant while roaming the streets playing Pokemon GO. Police sergeant Kevin Dans said that while there was…
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Koori language brought to life at Melton West Primary School
Mathew Gardiner beams with pride as he helps prep pupils with the sounds of the Woi Wurrung language, which has been “dormant” for several decades.…
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Ballan mourns Western Freeway crash victim
Tributes continue for a Ballan man who died after his car burst into flames in a road smash. Nik Barbara, 21, died at the scene…
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Calls for demolition of abandoned Kurunjang house
Residents are calling for the demolition of an abandoned and derelict Kurunjang house which has become a local haunt for young people. The house was…
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Domestic violence calls surge by 30 per cent
Women’s Health West took almost 20,000 calls for help from domestic violence victims and police in the past financial year – a 30 per cent…
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Water the new gold for Bacchus Marsh farmers
A Bacchus Marsh vegetable farmer may just have bought the most expensive water in Victoria. Table Top Vegetable Company owner Michael Pigott paid more than…
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