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Teenager dies in St Albans

Police are investigating the death of a 14 year old Braybrook boy. The teenager was found in St Albans on Monday, June 26. Emergency services were...

Tatts no longer a barrier to blood donation

Tattooed Aussies, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can now donate blood just a week after getting fresh ink, potentially contributing up to...

25 years of Bendigo community banks

Bendigo Bank’s unique community bank model is celebrating 25 years of community owned and operated banking in Australia. Founded in 1998 with branches in Rupanyup...

A terrific tree turnout

A tree plantation drive was held at the Cherry Lake Buffer Mound and Wetlands on Saturday by not-for-profit organisation Dr Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari...

Lion kills Two Birds

Lion has announced they will cease brewing Two Birds beer and will close ‘The Nest’ taproom and brewery in Spotswood. Two Birds Brewing became part...

Man charged over Maribyrnong death

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman in Maribyrnong earlier this month. Emergency services were called to Macedon Street...

Fabric Drive petition considered

Hobsons Bay councillors voted unanimously to respond to a petition asking council to fix Fabric Drive and its intersection with Blackshaws Road in Altona...

Events boost across Melbourne

On June 18, the state government announced that it will provide a funding boost for events across Greater Melbourne areas, which is set to...

Huge fuel savings if car pollution standards are legislated

Modelling released on Monday, June 19, shows local residents will benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel savings over 10 years, should...

Driving greater understanding of PTSD

Phoenix Australia are world-recognised experts in trauma-related mental health research and treatment, now they want to drive greater understanding of the condition ahead of...

Boost to childhood cancer research

Fighting childhood cancer is a battle no family should have to face – but it’s a terrifying reality for hundreds of kids every year. The...

Boost for Landcare

The state government has announced an $8.2 million investment to extend the roles of 80 part-time Victorian Landcare facilitators and 10 regional Landcare coordinators...

First look at Melbourne International Games Week 2023

Details of Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) have been released with the first program announcement revealing 10-days of events that will give gamers the...

Infectious disease institute a step closer

Melbourne’s world-leading Biomedical Precinct will soon be home to a new institute to protect Australians against infectious diseases and future pandemics. Premier Daniel Andrews along...

Melbourne Airport set for busy winter holidays

More than 1.6 million people are expected through the terminals at Melbourne Airport over the coming weeks as Victorians make the most of the...

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Footscray Angliss embraces female cricket

With football finished, the cricket season is now almost upon us and local clubs are looking for new players to fill out their teams. In...