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Green light for Mernda development
Whittlesea council has given the green light to a major residential redevelopment in Mernda, with a focus on boosting affordable housing options for the community.…
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Major sports pavilion works commence
Brimbank council has commenced works on a $5.8 million pavilion at JR Parsons Reserve in Sunshine. The pavilion, which is funded by council, will provide…
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Health concerns around third runway
Melbourne Airport’s announcement that it would start initial construction on a third runway this month has sparked concern among locals about how the increased air…
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Party like its 1875
Step back in time with Mount Macedon Primary School as the school prepares to celebrate a big milestone. The school is celebrating its 150th anniversary…
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Grand final chaos
The local sporting community came together to make sure the Riddell District Football Netball League junior grand final day still went ahead despite “selfish behaviour”…
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Addressing youth machete crime
Youth crimes involving edged weapons have been on the rise in Melbourne, with a state government ban on the sales and possession of machetes coming…
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Ghost buses disappear
Commuters in the western suburbs are being fooled by so-called ‘ghost buses’ that appear on the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app, but never arrive. The…
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Little eland, big future
Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed a little antelope who has a big future. Tshepo, the one-year-old eland calf – the largest antelope species –…
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Five charged over Gladstone Park home invasion
Five males have been charged following a violent home invasion and non-fatal shooting in Gladstone Park in July. Police are seeking the extradition of a…
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Canadian man arrested in Tullamarine
A Canadian national has been charged after detectives from Victoria Police’s VIPER Taskforce uncovered an alleged international drug trafficking operation. With assistance from Taskforce Icarus,…
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Cat curfew in draft pet plan
A cat curfew will be imposed in Maribyrnong next year under a draft animal management plan endorsed at a council meeting on Tuesday night. Under…
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Calls for fire levy review
Brimbank council has formally requested the state government to review the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) levy, which was introduced in July this year.…
