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Red Cross to drive clothing donations

On Saturday, October 19 the Red Cross will be teaming up with Uber for a nationwide clothing drive. Held in all major cities, Red Cross...

Dispose don’t dump: EPA

With the seasons changing, wardrobes are also changing, leading EPA Victoria to warn that charity collection bins are not dumping grounds. “As we’re coming into...

Fare free week for veterans

Veterans across Victoria will have access to free public transport during Veterans’ Health Week from October 13 to 20. On Tuesday, Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman...

Keeping kids safe online

The state government is launching public consultation on age limits for social media, with the findings set to shape a new social media education...

Play can help mental health

Watching your children frolic through a playground is one of the many joys of being a parent or grandparent, but new research has found...

Melbourne’s west holding house value

Dwellings in Melbourne's west and north-west are holding their value, while other areas of Melbourne start to slide, according to the latest data from...

Voting cards have been posted in Brimbank

Voters enrolled in Brimbank City Council should check the mail for their ballot packs. Electoral commissioner Sven Bluemmel has encouraged people to vote as...

VU claims cap will cost it millions

Victoria University claims the federal government’s proposed cap on international students would cost it $17 million next year alone. In August, federal Education Minister Jason...

Give Australian native flowers a chance

I read recently about a Victorian flower farm called Ducks Landing Native Flower Farm that promoted the idea that native Australian flowers in season...

Fire caused no harm: EPA

The factory fire in Derrimut has been confirmed to have caused little or no harm to nearby residents, according to a report from the...

A fluttering good time

To close out the school holidays, the Keilor Library was transformed into a butterfly house. Kids aged six to 12 had the chance to learn...

African library under threat

Australia’s first African library, arts and history museum, Baai Alkebulan House, is at risk of closure after being launched in Footscray last year. The...

Funds help women play

Women and girls in Sunshine will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport as a result of a $75,000 grant to the...

Showcasing Brimbank

Luba Grigorovitch MP Luba Grigorovitch MP is a dynamic force in politics, embodying resilience and passion in every endeavour. As a dedicated representative, she channels...

Alexis shooting for the stars

The Smart Fone Flick Festival (SF3) is entering its 10th year, but one Braybrook contestant was nowhere near being born when it started a...

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Stolen vehicle dumped in Sunshine

Police are investigating after the driver of a stolen car refused to pull over and dumped the vehicle in Sunshine, late last night. The white...

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