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Second-hand bikes buy benefits
Bikes are a time-honoured option for parents buying Christmas presents for their kids. But many bikes that end up under Christmas trees are bought new…
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Alphan courts volunteer award
The Westgate Basketball Association’s Alphan Culha has his daughter to thank for recently being named Basketball Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year. Mr Culha said if…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than a million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Scientists at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an innovative RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme caution.…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s west and north are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the mental…
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Summers sessions return to Spotswood
After an incredible response to the inaugural Spotswood Summer Sessions at the beginning of this year, the organisers have unsurprisingly chosen to run a second…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and…
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
In an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
As Victorians prepare for Christmas, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves, putting families at risk. In…
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Musician roundtable members announced
Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music in…
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Holiday timetables
V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
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Funding for library’s next chapter
Braybrook Library has received a $143,000 grant that will go towards a new infrastructure project. Maribyrnong mayor Mohamed Semra said council welcomes the funding. “[It]…
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Hanson heads Covid VCE cohort
Having begun his secondary education during the Covid19 pandemic, Braybrook College year 12 student Hanson Ha has finished high school on a high, being named…
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New party aims to prove it’s best for west
Labor’s stranglehold on the western suburbs will be put to the test at next year’s state election, with the West Party announcing five candidates to…
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