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Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular

South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making...

Sarina Russo Job Access at Melton is launching a new campaign, 50 Jobs in...

A mix of inspiration and desperation led Sarina Russo to open a small typing school almost 40 years ago, promising all her nine graduates...

Sunshine residents hobby of trimming hedges is real fine

In the sometimes cut-throat world of real estate, one Sunshine property might have hedged out the competition. Its owner has combined his love of gardening...

Caroline Springs RSL luncheon to honour veterans

Australian war veterans will be commemorated at a Caroline Springs luncheon this weekend. The event is being held in recognition of the 50th anniversary of...

Sunshine Model Railway Club’s annual exhibition returns

Everything is on track for a big 21st birthday in Braybrook this weekend. If you’re looking for something a little different to do, look no...

Mamma mia, Italy returns to menu at St Albans North Primary

All the flavours and traditions of Italy were celebrated at St Albans North Primary School last week. Grade 2 pupils Jodeci, Skye, Charlette and Rhys...

Reversal of fortunes for The Substation arts venue at Newport

The Substation arts venue at Newport has been awarded $300,000 over four years from the state government through Creative Victoria. It’s a reversal of fortunes...

Road lights up at Sunshine Lantern Festival

The call has gone out to marketeers and talented performers as one of Sunshine’s biggest cultural events takes to the streets … with a...

Book worms riding high at the Hillside campus

Dreams do come true at Sydenham-Hillside Primary School. One pupil’s obsession with the works of popular children’s author Bernadette Kelly has resulted in a surprise...

Senior living, four books to check out this year

One of the best things about life beyond retirement and into the golden years can be simple guilt-free ‘me time’, when you often get...

Golden girl of Australian television Carrie Bickmore is on a mission

The golden girl of Australian television Carrie Bickmore is feeling a wee bit the goose. Weeks before the official launch of her range of...

Prom Night set for Taylors Lakes Secondary College

Taylors Lakes Secondary College drama students are set to hit the prom, but with a twist. Described as a mysterious comedy, TLSC’s latest production, Take...

Pacific Islander women unite in Brimbank

Martha Metuisela was born and raised in Melbourne’s west. But her parents are from Tonga and she feels a strong connection to the island nation...

Ebony the greyhound finds a new family with GAP

Ebony the greyhound has fitted seamlessly into the Threlfall household. Long gone are Ebony’s days chasing a lure around the track. Now, the three-year-old has...

Brimbank gets mad-for-cow fever with the 1000 Cows project

Brimbank is starting to develop a serious case of mad-for-cow fever. With residents eagerly awaiting September’s release of the man lifting cow installation, by former...

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Ham it up with leftovers

A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers...