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Intaj Khan to appeal closure

The operator of a Maidstone training institute says he will appeal against the forced closure of the campus. Intaj Khan, founder of the Western Institute...

Spotlight on Maribyrnong overdose deaths

  A drug overdose death is recorded almost every month in Maribyrnong, analysis of national data has shown. Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2017, by non-profit organisation...

Richmond fans on prowl for elusive tickets

Deep in Western Bulldogs territory, some ravenous Tigers are on the prowl. Bedecked in black and gold, they can be picked out by their confused...

Backyard blitz for Yarraville’s David House

A makeover blitz has given a new lease of life to a Yarraville learning hub for people living with disability. Annecto’s David House was a...

Korean War Memorial builds healing bridge

A bridge connecting two nations, referencing the ‘yin-yang’ symbol of the Korean flag, has inspired the concept design for Victoria’s first major public memorial...

A portrait of privilege

Newport artist Robert Hague has been selected as a finalist in Western Australia’s premier portrait prize for his first painting in 25 years. His portrait...

A ruby in Altona’s crown

Spotswood’s Jude Hanson, whose grandfather Thomas Miller once owned Millers Road, will help unveil a plaque on the 40th anniversary of Altona Gate Shopping...

Pier pressure for Altona units

A block of three 1960s units in Altona’s Pier Street is being sold for the first time as one lot and is expected to...

Footscray MP Marsha Thomson to step down

Footscray MP Marsha Thomson will end her long run in politics when she retires from parliament at the next election. The Labor MP came into...

Extra bathrooms tap into value

Second bathrooms could be adding six-figures to the sale prices of some Melton properties, according to new data. Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures for...

Call for no truck tolls on the West Gate Freeway

Hobsons Bay council and residents are calling for no truck tolls on the West Gate Freeway, as the state government last week claimed fewer...

Blessings upon God’s creatures

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Williamstown will bless dogs, cats and other of God’s creatures at its annual St Francis of Assisi Day service. The...

Footy dream ‘on the up’ for Altona Meadows’ Shae-Lee Murphy

Altona Meadows’ Shae-Lee Murphy is part of an elite women’s football squad headed for the US next month as she edges closer to her...

Altona dancer Celia Hepburn explores Body of Everything

The role our bodies play in channelling our every experience is the subject of the latest performance by Altona dancer Celia Hepburn. Body of Everything...

Pedestrian safety call

A petition has been lodged with the state government calling for urgent action on pedestrian safety at the intersection of Point Cook Road, Central...

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Paramedic practitioner bill introduced

Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...

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