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Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches
Australia’s largest pubs operator will cough up $177,000 for repeatedly flouting underage gambling laws. An underage teenager was allowed to gamble on multiple occasions at…
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Thunderstorm asthma season is upon us
As grass pollen season has arrived the threat of thunderstorm asthma increases dramatically with people asked to be on alert for symptoms. Warmer weather, increased…
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Craigieburn man now a millionaire
A Craigieburn man has been caught in a whirlwind of excitement, enduring two sleepless nights as he revels in the reality of his $1.2 million…
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Fighting childhood cancer
With a commitment to improving the lives of young cancer patients, Donnybrook Primary School held its annual Footy Colours Day last month. The national community…
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Veterans honoured in our midst
Veteran Gabi and James Warnett from Bundoora, is a testament to service, community and family. They participated in the RSL Active Melbourne Zoo Family Day…
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Comic convention coming
Comic book aficionados and sci-fi lovers are in for a treat with the Yarra Plenty Ranges Library comics convention returning this year. LIB-CON 2024 will…
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Kangan, Spectrum join forces
Students will benefit from a partnership between Kangan Institute and Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre, which aims to enhance settlement support, access to work placements and…
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Partnership to help young people soar
Broadmeadows’ Banksia Gardens Community Services will be able to support more young people experiencing disadvantage to access education and training, thanks to a grant from…
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Epping carjacking
Police are investigating a carjacking in Epping early hours of October 14. The carjacking occurred near the intersection of Findon and Epping roads about 1am.…
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Man jailed for terrorism offences
A man who tried to light bushfires in Humevale as part of religiously-motivated terror attacks has been jailed for eight years. The man, now aged…
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Caravan security tips after a rise in thefts
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level in…
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Giving artists a chance to shine
The Ballan District Artists Collective and The Ballan Arts Space have collaborated on a dual exhibition featuring a variety of artwork by local artists. A…













