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House fire in Meadow Heights brought under control

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews swiftly contained a house fire in Meadow Heights on Monday night, preventing further damage to the single-storey brick veneer...

Greenvale community mourns the loss of young player Ben Bachmann

The Greenvale Football Club community is in mourning following the tragic death of young footballer Ben Bachmann. The 16-year-old suffered a medical episode at training,...

Cyclists to ride in memory of former Whittlesea chief executive

Cyclists will hit the road later this month for the David Turnbull Memorial Bike Ride, honouring the late Whittlesea chief executive and his decades...

Magpies to swoop on new sports pavilion

Work has begun on a major upgrade to the pavilion at Lakeside Reserve in Roxburgh Park, aiming to improve facilities for players, officials, and...

Filling the mental gap

A Keilor man is one of the driving forces behind a new foundation aiming to fill the gaps in the provision of mental health...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Demons claim Mash Shield

A welcome little boost in the form of Facebook memories was just what was needed for Mernda to help spurn to it the Diamond...

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