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Machetes to be banned in Vic
An Australian-first machete ban may be ineffective in stemming the tide of knife crime, with thugs likely to ignore it or turn to substitute weapons.…
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NBA coming to Melbourne
Melbourne will host two historic NBA games at Melbourne Park later this year. The New Orleans Pelicans will square off against Melbourne United and the…
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Engineered stone safety measures
Stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the recent ban on engineered stone – with advice and guidance to more than 1,100 operators across the…
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Hearing loss linked to dementia
Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss are risk factors for dementia. That’s the finding of a nationwide survey on…
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Victorian emergency volunteers head north
More than 50 volunteers and staff from the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have gone to Queensland to assist local…
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A colourful fun
The Brimbank colour festival returns for its second year, bringing colour, activity, and fun for all members of the family. The event run by the…
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Make a beeline for Putnam County
There’s something special about watching a story unfold on stage — especially when that story is packed with humor, heart and a little friendly competition.…
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The beginning of a new chapter
Tarneit’s Ciang Ajeic decided it was time to perform his first solo show as a stand-up comedian, and that is the only reason he needed…
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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…
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Residents pitch budget wishlists
A business start-up accelerator, a fenced dog sensory park in Greenvale, and an urban farm in Broadmeadows are among the ideas floated for inclusion in…
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Neurodiversity fires creativity behind Matties Minis
Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week , Cade Lucas spoke to South Kingsville artist Matt Mak and partner Lauren Kerr about his recent ADHD diagnosis, the…
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Calls for new Whittlesea police station
Liberal Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell has urged the state government to fund a new police station in Whittlesea township in the 2025-26 state budget,…













