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Celebrating new heights

St Albans Heights Primary School is celebrating half a century of shaping young minds. School principal Helen Otway said a big celebration is planned for...

Sydenham bridge a blank canvas

The search is on for an artist to help Sydenham’s newest road bridge come to life. Artists are being invited to submit expressions of interest...

Great idea is a big help

Western Health has celebrated the launch of an initiative helping those in greatest need. The organisation’s new website, The Greatest Need Project, went live at...

IN FOCUS: Education recruitment’s class act

In the six months since director Lu Ahmet-Nicdao started 21st Century Teachers, she has seen it successfully fill a gap in the education sector by providing the services of high-calibre, qualified casual teaching staff to schools and kindergartens.

Footy boss sacked over racist slur

The Albion Football Club has sacked its president following the publication of racist posts on his private Facebook page. Wayne Finco, who was elected as...

College fights violence

Overnewton Anglican Community College is stepping up in the fight against family violence, with the launch of its Respectful Relationships program for 2018. It is...

Train services fall below par

Train searvices on the Sunbury line fell well short of new performance targets during February, according to new data. Public Transport Victoria last week released...

TAB thief’s appeal denied

A man who robbed a Braybrook TAB and held its attendant hostage has had his bid to appeal against his sentence refused in the...

Arsonist’s jail appeal rejected

A man sentenced to nine years’ jail for arson, fraud and perjury, after setting fire to his own St Albans pizza restaurant, has had...

Program kicks goals

Delahey man Terry Charles credits the Sons of the West program with helping him through a tough time in his life, and he is...

Volunteer call for breakfast duty

A local food relief charity is seeking volunteers to help Brimbank children start the day off on a healthy note. Foodbank Victoria will be holding...

IN FOCUS: College focus is reaping rewards

Keilor Downs College has experienced a rapid improvement in its VCE mean study score, pushing it above the state average, and principal Linda Maxwell...

Major weekend works for Green Gully Road

The Green Gully Road entry ramp to the Calder Freeway will be closed this weekend. The ramp will be closed from 6.30am on Saturday, March...

Victoria University students become pupils of parliament

Victoria University students have taken a historical step by becoming the first in Victoria to study at State Parliament. Law and Justice students this month...

Hands up for harmony day

African drumming and henna tattooing will be part of the fun at a number of upcoming events in celebration of Melton’s rich diversity. Cultural Diversity...

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Gears shift on cannabis driving

Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel. On October 31,...