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Meadow Heights house fire
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire in Meadow Heights this morning, January 12. A call about smoke coming from a garage alerted…
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Man dies in hospital after arrest
A 27-year-old man has died in hospital after being arrested in Craigieburn. On Friday January 9, police were called to a Discovery Close address responding…
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Councillor Nic Brooks resigns
Whittlesea councillor Nic Brooks has resigned. Star Weekly has confirmed that the Thomastown ward councillor resigned yesterday, Sunday 11 January. Thomastown residents can expect a…
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Police investigate non-fatal shooting
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a non-fatal shooting in Lalor on 11 January. It is understood shots were fired in a carpark on Mosaic…
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The foundry floor shapes more than metal
In an era dominated by screens, automation and rapid turnover, the clang of tools and the glow of molten metal feel like relics of another…
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Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day…
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TAC calls for safer driving in 2026
In 2025, a total of 288 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking an increase from the 284 deaths recorded in 2024. While this…
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Research recommends to plan for hazards
Residents across Melbourne’s northern and western growth corridors are being urged to finalize emergency preparations as a volatile mix of extreme heat and fire danger…
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Apartment developments increase across state
Victoria has emerged as a major engine room for the nation’s construction industry, with a massive spike in high-density housing approvals spearheading a 15.2 per…
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From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport
Vicsport has poached a member of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s staff to be its new boss. Elyse Jenkins has served as Mr Starmer’s…
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Have your say on graffiti management
Hume council is seeking feedback on its draft Graffiti Management Policy. The draft policy aims to tackle the ongoing graffiti issue across the municipality, with…
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10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer
Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the northern and western suburbs of the city are…
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