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Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups
The state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multifaith and multicultural groups across Victoria. Known as the…
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Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 passengers travelling through its terminals in December. The airport also set a new monthly…
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Dementia grants now open
Dementia Australia has opened applications for a new round of Community Engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya…
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Midsumma festival fun in Brimbank
The Midsumma Festival is coming to Brimbank this summer in a burst of colour and culture. Running from 18 January to 8 February, the Midsumma…
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Wine flows summer long
Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across January weekends in the Macedon Ranges, wineries across the regions are opening up…
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Awards to honour state’s sporting heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs). Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, the VSAs are the most prestigious night…
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Safety excellence to be rewarded at WorkSafe awards
Workplace safety champions and innovators from across Victoria will be celebrated at the 2025 WorkSafe Awards next month. From 95 submitted nominations, 22 finalists have…
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Victorian bushfire appeal accepting donations
Victorian’s are being urged to give generously to support communities devastated by the state’s ongoing bushfire emergency. The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF)…
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Air quality advice
With bushfires burning across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary and…
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Serving up more public transport for Australian Open
Thousands of extra public transport services will be available for tennis fans during the Australian Open. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced that…
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Shania Lee wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Shania Lee. The 27-year-old Tarneit woman is wanted on warrant following a fatal house fire in…
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Camera bridges information gap
When Clarke Towson and his brother moved into their elderly mother’s Spotswood home to care for her 10 years ago, one thing quickly became apparent:…
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‘Revolting’ odour plagues residents
Locals have complained of a consistent strong and sickly odour affecting suburbs including Altona North, Brooklyn, Sunshine West, Sunshine North, Deer Park and Ardeer. Brimbank…
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Hungry thief in drive thru arrest
Police have arrested a man after he fled a fast-food drive thru in Altona North in an allegedly stolen truck on Friday morning . It’s…
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West is best this Midsumma
Midsumma Westside is back again, with plenty of events happening across Melbourne’s western suburbs between 18 January until 8 February. Georgia Tacey dives into all…
















