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Feedback wanted for Maribyrnong flood study
Inner-west residents are being invited to have their say on how to reduce the flood risk in the Maribyrnong River. The Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation…
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Yarraville man charged with ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti
Police have charged a Yarraville man they believe is responsible for the ‘Pam the Bird’ images that have been graffitied on landmarks across Melbourne. The…
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Oliver tops list again
Oliver maintained its 11-year streak as the most popular male baby name in Victoria in 2024. For girls, the most popular name last year was…
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Independent schools a live-saver for many
Precede: An alternative school in Epping is helping students who have struggled at mainstream schools to re-engage with learning. For some of the students, the…
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Olivia grasps greenkeeping opportunity
Olivia Cowan might be only a few months into her career, but the Altona based greenkeeper is already getting a taste of the big time.…
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Springfield comes to Newport
Lots of people are fans of The Simpsons and lots of people enjoy pub trivia nights and for those who like both, next Tuesday night…
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Teal takeover for ovarian cancer month
These days the colour teal is usually associated with the political independent movement which won a swag of seats at the last federal election. With…
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Truck fire sparks recycling warning
A recycling truck fire in Footscray on Thursday morning is an example of why batteries and e-waste need to be properly disposed of according to…
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Accused grandma rapist granted bail over 1980s attacks
A man accused of raping an 81-year-old grandmother four decades ago has been granted bail because he is not an unacceptable risk to the community.…
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Police probe possible grass fires link
Police are investigating if two large grass fires at a wetlands reserve in Altona this week are linked. Police are keen to speak to anyone…
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Police issue school road safety warning
Police are warning motorists to slow down around schools as thousands of students return to class this week for the first term of 2025. Forty…
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Music industry gets government boost
Victoria’s music industry has received a boost, with applications for two separate funding grants now open and a new advisory council established. On Wednesday, January…
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Another grass fire in Altona
Firefighters responded to another to a significant grass fire at the Laverton Grasslands in Altona on Wednesday morning. FRV and CFA crews arrived at the…
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Seaholme scientist honoured
Retired marine scientist and Seaholme resident, Dr Hugh Kirkman, has been named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in this year’s Australia Day…
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William makes Idol audition
At just 20, Williamstown singer William Le Brun might seem a bit young to be contesting Australian Idol. After all, Le Brun wasn’t even alive…
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