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Sunbury drink driver caught
A Sunbury man was among those caught speeding during a four-day police operation. Over 5500 offences were detected by Victoria Police over the Australia Day…
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Diabetic driver loses bid
A diabetic driver who ploughed through a beer garden, killing five people, will have to give evidence at an inquest despite his objections. William Swale,…
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Fungal disease found in local oval
A fungal disease has been uncovered at one of the ovals at the Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Hume council inspected the southern oval following concerns about…
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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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First look at new Footscray Hospital
Final preparations are underway at the new Footscray Hospital ahead of its official opening next month. The new hospital, located at 89 Ballarat Road, will…
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First security data released
Wyndham Council has for the first time publicly released data on its hotly debated Truganina private security trial. The $372,000 rate-payer funded trial commenced on…
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Barbie for the Weir
Residents are being urged to have their say to help prevent the potential closure of the Melton Weirs Picnic Area, with community group Greening Melton…
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Power outages across Moorabool
As the temperature creeps over 40 degrees across Victoria, several towns in Moorabool are currently affected by power outages, with investigations into the cause underway.…
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Tullamarine grass fire under control
Thirty-five firefighters responded to multiple calls of a grass and scrub fire impinging on multiple factories on Tuesday afternoon, 27 January. Crews arrived on scene…
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Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey
People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey. Organisers are keen…
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Library hours extended, 27 January
Maribyrnong libraries has announced it will extend Braybrook library’s hours on Tuesday 27 January due to the extreme heat. The library will be open until…
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Illegal waste removed from inner west
For the second time in just over a month, Hobsons Bay council has been forced to remove illegally dumped rubbish from the same sport in…
