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Man charged with murder after woman’s death in Wollert
An 80-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Wollert. The 77-year-old woman was found dead at a Saltlake…
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Woman arrested after fatal collision
A woman has been arrested after her car collided head-on with another, killing the male driver in Whittlesea. The male driver who is yet to…
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Keilor Downs garage fire
A fire tore through a garage at a Keilor Downs home’s garage on Sunday 25 January, with the cause currently under investigation. At 12.10pm firefighters…
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Late local hero honoured
The late Norman Hutton has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community through charitable organisations. Mr…
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Lorraine stoked with OAM win
Lorraine Woodman might be almost 89, but you wouldn’t know it from her reaction to getting an OAM in the Australia Day honours. “Pretty stoked,…
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OAM for migrant, mayor
Current Maribyrnong councillor and two-time former mayor, Cuc Lam, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the general division of…
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Women’s cricket pioneer honoured
Women’s cricket is in pretty good shape right now– and that is no small part due to the efforts of Werribee’s Anne Gordon and her…
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Well deserved, Daryl
If any one man in Werribee deserves an accolade for serving others, Daryl Ryan would have a fair case. On Australia Day, Mr Ryan was…
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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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Nominate local legends
Melton is soon to celebrate its local legends, with nominations now open for the 2026 Community Volunteer Achievement Awards. The council’s annual celebration awards locals…
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Honour for former councillor
Former Sunbury councillor Ann Potter was taught the gift of giving from her grandparents and spent 20 years giving back to her local community. On…
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Ilim College principal honoured
Ilim College principal and community leader Zeynep Sertel has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to the Islamic community of…
