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Hillside woman speaks on harrowing home invasion

By Nicole Precel - The Age A Red Cross volunteer has revealed she thought she was going to die when her Hillside home was ambushed and...

Guy: New plan to tackle growth pain

In November, Victorians will go to the polls and choose to re-elect the Labor Party for its second consecutive term, or bring in the...

Pram-pushing couple steal purse at Highpoint shopping centre

Police are searching for a couple alleged to have stolen a purse from a woman at Highpoint shopping centre in Maribyrnong. The couple were pushing...

Nurse injured in Sunshine hit-run

A 29-year-old nurse was left with serious injuries after a hit-run collision in Sunshine last night. The woman was walking across the pedestrian crossing on...

Police pleased with holiday behaviour

Brimbank Highway Patrol members have credited increased enforcement for pleasing results on the road during the festive season. At the beginning of December, police launched...

RSPCA praises dog owners

RSPCA Victoria is praising dog owners for their handling of pets during New Year’s Eve fireworks. In total, 56 stray dogs were brought into RSPCA...

New memorial honours fallen soldiers

A memorial that pays homage to Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War has been unveiled at Sunshine’s Kevin Wheelahan Gardens. The...

Record number of births tipped for 2018

As revellers around the country welcomed in a new year, maternity ward staff at Sunshine Hospital were preparing to welcome a different kind of...

Council named best newcomer

Brimbank council has been named as the best newcomer to the national Garage Sale Trail program. The Garage Sale Trail, which has been running for...

Road upgrades to continue in 2018

Upgrade work on the Kings and Taylors road intersection in Delahey is almost complete. The roundabout at the intersection has been removed and replaced with...

Council considers restoring iconic fountain

Melton councillors are considering returning a Caroline Springs fountain to full operation, despite a recommendation it remain inactive. The Springlake fountain was installed at the...

Councils consider western pound facility

Six western suburbs councils are exploring the possibility of establishing a western regional animal pound. Melton, Brimbank Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley city...

Batting against the odds

A Caroline Springs 11-year-old has overcome a devastating health diagnosis and is back doing what he loves most; playing cricket. Houston Larcart reported pain in...

Brimbank’s night of terror

Police are continuing to hunt a large group of African men following a violent crime spree which included two assaults, home invasions, a police...

Delivery van stolen in Sunshine North

A courier driver sustained minor injuries after his van was stolen in Sunshine North last week. The courier was sorting through parcels in the back...

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16 days of action

As Zonta Clubs throughout the world fulfil an extensive and thought-provoking calendar of events throughout their 16 Days of Activism Campaign to eliminate violence...

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