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Cement company appeals expansion rejection
A cement company whose bid to expand their Yarraville processing plant was knocked back by Maribyrnong council last year, has lodged an appeal with VCAT.…
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Maribyrnong honours local heroes
The founder of a Footscray food charity has been named Maribyrnong Citizen of the Year. Randa Beirouti, who has run Reaching Out in the Inner…
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Stories of thriving Vietnamese community on display
Fifty years ago, Vietnamese refugees arrived on Australian shores, bringing with them stories of resilience, determination, and hope. Today, their legacy is deeply woven into…
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Spirit of the ANZACs in Hoppers Crossing
Morning Melodies is making a marvellous and miraculous return, for those whose heart yearns for music. The ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ by Promac Productions will…
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Victoria breaks cardiac arrest survival record
Victoria has Australia’s best cardiac arrest survival rate and the third best in the world after a record year. Ambulance Victoria has released its 2023–24…
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Free entry for kids at the Flower and Garden Show
Kids under 16 can enter his year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for free, and prices for adults will be capped. Showcasing Victorian grown…
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in…
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Pedestrian safety no joke at Melbourne comedy festival
The TAC will have a presence in Melbourne’s CBD throughout this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF), encouraging all road users to play their part…
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Opiod help for health services
Fifteen community health services will share in $8.4 million to expand the availability of pharmacotherapy. Pharmacotherapy is the use of medication (such as methadone and…
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50 Years of VICSES gala
Around 450 past and present Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) members and guests gathered in Melbourne last weekend to celebrate the organisation’s 50th anniversary. Attendees…
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Iphone myki card issue addressed
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is working to address an issue with myki cards stored on Apple Pay digital wallets on the latest Iphone. Melbourne commuters…
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Indian visitors drive record tourist spend
New data shows tourists visiting Victoria spent a record $40 billion last year. The data from Tourism Research Australia’s National Visitor Survey and International Visitor…
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Stage set for federal election
The stage is set for the 2025 federal election, and while Melbourne’s western and northern seats have historically played a robust supporting role for the…
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Run or walk to fight cancer
Australia’s most loved national fun run and walk, the Mother’s Day Classic (MDC), is primed for another record-breaking year, with organisers announcing a renewed commitment…
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The pure line of Matthew Simpson
It’s difficult for an artist to write about his own practice in the clunky medium of words. Yarraville artist Matthew Simpson has been painting in…
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