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Shots fired in Hillside
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Hillside on Monday 2 February. Shots were fired outside a Penshurst Court home about 1am. There were no…
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Sunshine welcomes Lunar New Year
The Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival will return this year as a vibrant, free multicultural community celebration in the heart of Sunshine. The festival, presented…
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Picnic next to classic cars
Motorheads are racing to Hanging Rock for the Annual Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show. The annual event is held on the second Sunday in…
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Spend Valentine’s at Scienceworks
When couples think of romantic locations to spend Valentine’s Day, science museums are generally not very high on their list. But that might be about…
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Power bill relief a bonus
The state government used one of the hottest days in Victoria’s history to urge households to apply for its power saving bonus program before it…
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Help for heart kids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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Slow down around schools
With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care around school zones.…
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Ambos support fire-affected wildlife
Ambulance Victoria (AV) staff and volunteers have banded together over the last few weeks to provide emergency care to fire-affected communities across Victoria, with recent…
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Nominations open for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
In a move to shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women of Victoria, the state government has opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll…
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Victorian renters to benefit from expanded support services
In a move aimed at providing more assistance to Victorian renters, the state government has announced a new program that will significantly boost funding and…
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Bushfire smoke creates dangerous conditions for people with asthma
Asthma Australia says air pollution from bushfires across Victoria dramatically increases the risk of asthma attacks. Bushfire smoke contains fine particles and other pollutants that…
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Have your say now
Melton council is seeking feedback on designs for a new Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre. The modern space is being built to support the…
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West growth drives homelessness spike
Melton has emerged as one of Victoria’s homelessness hotspots, with data showing the outer-west growth corridor recording some of the highest demand for crisis support…
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Four seriously injured after dog attack
Four people have been left with serious injuries after a dog attacked a family in their Melton West home on Thursday 29 January. Police said…
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Baton keeps moving for children’s hospital
Bacchus Marsh’s Little Athletics (BMLAC) superstars will once again take to the track for their Relaython, raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday…
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