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Musician roundtable members announced
Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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Walking for a cause
Brimbank locals, community leaders and politicians marched in a community walk on Wednesday 10 December as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…
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Funding for library’s next chapter
Braybrook Library has received a $143,000 grant that will go towards a new infrastructure project. Maribyrnong mayor Mohamed Semra said council welcomes the funding. “[It]…
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Out and about in nature
Locals soaked up the summer sun during morning walk along Kororoit Creek organised by Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House. The walking group meets each Thursday morning…
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Covid VCE cohort receives results
Year 12 students across the west have received their long-awaited VCE results. Braybrook College year 12 student Hanson Ha was named dux of the school…
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’Major gaps’ in report
Residents are calling on Brimbank council to improve services and accessibility for people with disability, citing the council’s annual report to highlight areas needing improvement.…
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Tackling gambling harm
Council areas across Melbourne’s north-west continually record some of the highest gambling losses from Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs), or poker machines, in Victoria. Advocates are…
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Excursion teaches Indigenous cultural practices
Students from St Theresa’s Primary School in Albion enjoyed a day out of the classroom on 10 December, learning about Indigenous Australian conservation practices, cultures,…
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Ex-pilot to face re-trial after successful appeal
A former pilot will face a fresh trial for the murder of a missing camper who died alongside her secret lover. Greg Lynn, 59, faced…
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Local artists unite
A festive exhibition is showcasing many local artists’ works in the lead up to Christmas. The Buttlejorrk Artists Collective Pre-Christmas Exhibition is displaying colour, craftsmanship…
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Festive sparkle in Hillside
Hillside is set to shine with festive cheer as the community comes together for Twilight Christmas at Hillside on Friday 19 December. Running between 3.30-6.30pm…
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Watergardens police operation
Eight people were arrested during a police operation at Watergardens on 4 December. Dozens of police and protective services officers (PSOs) saturated the shopping centre…
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My Place
Kevin Lieu is a local barber operating his small business out of his parents’ garage in Albanvale. He spoke to Sam Porter about his community…
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