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Making Melbourne the sports inclusion capital of the world
Melbourne is celebrated as the sporting capital of the world. But for all too many Victorians, especially those facing disadvantage, the doors to sport remain…
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Victoria launches tourism campaign in China
The state government has launched a $43 million international tourism campaign during Premier Jacinta Allan’s visit to Victoria’s biggest trading partner. In Shanghai on September…
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Australian disaster preparedness study
With high-risk months quickly approaching, almost a third of Australians confess they are not prepared for a potential disaster, according to a new study. New…
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AFL state of origin returns
There will be no love lost on Valentine’s Day next year as Western Australia plays Victoria in a return of AFL state of origin. The…
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Australian acts to join Snoop Dog for grand final entertainment
From chart-toppers to crowd favourites, six Australian acts will join international music icon Snoop Dogg on the MCG for pre-game entertainment ahead of this year’s…
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New building contract laws passed
It’s hoped that new domestic building contract laws in Victoria will result in more homes being built. New laws to update and simplify the rules…
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Funding boost for public libraries
Victoria’s public libraries will receive almost $50 million to promote education and innovation among young people. On Tuesday, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos announced $48.1…
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Road safety green light
Maribyrnong council is calling on the state government to help fund the installation of traffic lights at two notorious intersections which could cost up to…
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Honouring police lives lost
The day the Tim Lewczuk bridge was renamed in the senior constable’s honour, the late police officer’s parents, Richard and Dot Lewczuk, gathered in a…
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Promoting peace and development
While Melbourne’s west and Congo DRC are thousands of kilometres apart, Weir Views-based charity Initiative for Peace and Development (IPD) is providing on-the-ground support for…
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Young talent stars in Kyneton show
Kyneton Theatre Company are gearing up for its next performance, and its one not to be missed. The next show will be Tim Rice and…
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Night of Moorabool magic
Prepare to have your senses awoken and your mind blown, as a magic show graces the Bacchus Marsh Public hall next month to raise money…
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Bengali culture on show
Melbourne’s Bengali community is ready to put on a dazzling display at its annual Durga Puja spring festival. Running from September 26-28 at Riverbend Primary…
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Americana in Australia
Out On The Weekend, the greatest one-day celebration of alt-country and Americana music in Australia, kicks off a new decade of good times on Saturday,…
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Protest at MP’s office
A group of 20 residents from Melbourne’s western suburbs protested outside Fraser MP Daniel Mulino’s office on Monday September, 15, calling for Australia to end…
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