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Vitara has run its race

The Suzuki Vitara occupies a special place in Australian off-road folklore. It used to be able to go anywhere the big 4x4s like Patrol and...

Car maintenance skills at Lalor library

Women in the northern suburbs will have the chance to get hands-on car maintenance tips thanks to a free introductory workshop at Lalor library...

Urgent call for people to donate blood

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred. An unprecedented number...

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

Firefighters failed to completely extinguish two blazes at a recycling plant before a third spread toxic fumes and forced residents to evacuate, the waste...

Firefighters contain Coolaroo factory blaze

Firefighters battled a fierce factory blaze in Coolaroo on Tuesday morning, bringing the fire under control within an hour despite structural damage to the...

Non-voters have chance to avoid fines

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians not to ignore a request for an explanation as to why they appear to have not...

Free, dedicated care at new aboriginal women’s health clinic

A new Aboriginal women’s health clinic will open in the north this year, providing free and culturally safe care for women across the city. First...

Mitch Tambo to headline city of Whittlesea community festival

Strap yourself in for an unforgettable day of music, culture and family fun as the City of Whittlesea Community Festival returns on Sunday, 16...

Student Anzac competition

A dozen Victorian students have the opportunity to embark on a fully funded 11-day study tour to Gallipoli, Türkiye, where they will retrace the...

New retail crime prevention campaign

Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police are launching a new campaign calling on information from the community to help prevent and disrupt retail theft offending....

2025 Community Heritage Grants applications now open

Applications are now open for the 2025 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program. The CHG program offers cash grants of up to $20,000 to community...

Campfire warning ahead of long weekend

Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety ahead of the upcoming long weekend. Since July 1, 2024,...

One-man show explores identity

Ras-Samuel’s move from Ethiopia to Australia as a nine-year old was underscored by abuse, homelessness, and crime — he is now portraying his immigration...

Country music comes to Maribyrnong

Country music will come to the banks of the Maribyrnong on Sunday, March 30 when Summer Sounds on the River takes place. Held on the...

Ballan Festival set to be the biggest

Kicking off the colder weather and the beauty of fallen leaves will be the annual Ballan Autumn Festival, set for Sunday, March 16. The...

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Kookas into grand final

Rivergum stormed into its first Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield grand final with a commanding semi final win. The Kookas, who are in their...