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Americana in Australia
Out On The Weekend, the greatest one-day celebration of alt-country and Americana music in Australia, kicks off a new decade of good times on Saturday,…
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Funding boost for public libraries
Victoria’s public libraries will receive almost $50 million to promote education and innovation among young people. On Tuesday, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos announced $48.1…
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Death of a despot
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of the death of Footscray’s Malcolm McLean Appleby Esq.…
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Road closure set to cause delays in Epping
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead, with several road closures and delays expected to disrupt traffic iin Epping over the coming weeks as part…
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Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
Within two minutes of a mother leaving her three children aged under five at home alone, a smoke alarm sounded. Fire would soon engulf the…
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Udderly brilliant milk bottle recycling
A Scullin-based company is set to change the way the dairy industry tackles waste, with a new recycling machine designed to give milk processors the…
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Point Cook fatal crash under investigation
Police are investigating a fatal incident in Point Cook that occurred on Sunday, September 14. It is understood a cyclist, a 74-year-old Hoppers Crossing man,…
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Night of Moorabool magic
Prepare to have your senses awoken and your mind blown, as a magic show graces the Bacchus Marsh Public hall next month to raise money…
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Two face court for murder after ‘amazing person’ shot
Two men accused of killing a much-loved 26-year-old man in an allegedly targeted attack have faced court, one with an injured wrist and another withdrawing…
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Speed reduction in pipeline
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is in the early stages of planning for safer speed limits on Vineyard Road, with residents welcoming the…
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School holiday fun found
The school holiday program at the Woodend Neighbourhood House is packed with a wide range of activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and connection. Across…
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Better bus services for the north
Families in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs will soon have more ways to get around, with 641 additional bus services rolling out from Sunday, October…
