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Outdoor activities to boost mental health
A not-for-profit organisation providing outdoor adventure programs for people with mental health challenges is calling for participants from Melbourne’s west to attend its next event…
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Curfew considered
The state government is exploring a possible truck curfew on Williamstown Road to prevent a spike in heavy vehicle use once bans and tolls are…
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Gun and cash found following Maribyrnong arrest
Police have charged a man who was allegedly found with a loaded firearm and $2000 cash when arrested in Maribyrnong early on Tuesday morning. The…
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Cyclo-cross comes westside
Riders from around Melbourne will descend on historic Jacks Magazine in Maribyrnong for the inaugural JaCX Magazine Cyclo-Cross this weekend. Held on Saturday, September 20…
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Recycler’s recognised for environmental efforts
A group of recycling companies from Melbourne’s west have been recognised for their efforts to make the industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The Brooklyn…
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Driven to help
Graduate ambulance paramedic Brooklyn Ash’s drive to become an Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedic didn’t come from the fast-paced world of lights and sirens, but rather…
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Arson linked to building industry
Taskforce Hawk detectives believe two suspicious fires from earlier this year – one in Maribrynong and another in Derrimut – are linked and connected to…
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Forum for people with Parkinson’s
A support group for people affected by Parksinson’s disease in the western suburbs is holding its annual community forum next month in an effort to…
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Man arrested in Spotswood charged with alleged scams
A man arrested in Spotswood on Saturday has been charged with 30 offences relating to the alleged scamming of 10 people over the last two…
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Garage Sale Trail returns
Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, the Garage Sale Trail, is returning to the inner-west this November. Designed to reduce the amount of waste ending up…
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A Porsche competitor
One of our all-time favourites is the superlative Audi S8 luxury sports sedan. Audi claims the S8 represents an extraordinary combination of high-performance motoring and…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…
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Ambulance Victoria first responders named finalists
Two outstanding Ambulance Victoria (AV) first responders have been named finalists for prestigious awards. The Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (Vic RESCA) celebrate excellence…
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Subdividing blocks set to get easier in Victoria
The state government has announced it will make it easier for property owners to subdivide and build in their backyards. New streamlined planning rules will…
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Observe bird species for a good cause
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional species. Australia’s largest…
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