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Arson spree’s ’apex’ jailed
An “obsessed” jumping-castle company owner who hired arsonists to burn rival businesses “to the ground” has been jailed for up to 11 years. James Balcombe,…
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Man lucky to escape injury in Thomastown
A drink driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a train in Thomastown early on Sunday morning. The 36-year-old driver allegedly attempted to…
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Climate action with a health focus
Climate and Health Alliance have welcomed funding for action on climate in the 2023-24 federal budget, but said more is needed to unlock the health…
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Check Rinnai Energysaver heaters for carbon monoxide risk
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on those using Rinnai Energysaver heaters with combined horizontal/vertical on-wall flue systems to contact the supplier to ensure they are…
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Airport numbers continue to climb
Daily passenger numbers through Melbourne Airport continue to climb, with an average of 90,350 people arriving or departing from the airport each day in April,…
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Non-voters asked to please explain
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians to respond if they have received a request to explain why they appear to have failed to…
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Crackdown on builders
Victoria’s domestic building industry is facing a major regulatory crackdown after the collapse of Porter Davis sparked chaos for hundreds of home buyers. The state…
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Gaming machine surrender to relieve debt
Victorian clubs and RSLs, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, who have gaming machine entitlements they can no longer use will be able to surrender…
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Business confidence drops
There has been a drop in confidence for Victorian businesses in regards to revenue growth, with almost one third responding in a survey they are…
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Give CFA a hand
Country Fire Authority (CFA) is looking for regional Victorians to give it a hand and join its team of highly skilled and professional members. With…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. Nine years ago May 20, 2014 “Cruel” and “heartless” are the words most used to…
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