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Rockbank school site locked in
The state government is in the process of acquiring a 3.5-hectare site in Rockbank for a future primary school. Woodlea developer Mirvac has agreed to…
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Home at last in Bacchus Marsh
Nicole Fitzsimons had been wanting a piece of the Aussie dream for a decade. But amid booming property prices, the dream of owning her own…
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Missing teenager last seen in Melton
There are growing concerns for the safety of a teenager who’s been missing since Saturday. Amber Hurtado, 14, was last seen boarding a bus on…
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France wins World Cup thriller
By Ben McKay The French were dancing in the Moscow rain after they became World Cup champions for a second time with a 4-2…
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Woman arrested following police car ramming
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested following the alleged ramming of a police vehicle in Deer Park overnight. Police located a vehicle reported to be stolen outside…
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Trees a top treat at zoo
Giraffes, elephants and orangutans have been filling up with a special snack from Taylors Lakes. Melbourne Water removed two large willow trees from the Lake…
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Healthy outlook for St Albans hub
Plans to transform the Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct are open for public feedback. A draft plan to guide the area’s development has been…
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Swish deal for Panthers
Junior basketballers in Sydenham hope to have a competitive edge this season after receiving a welcome boost of equipment valued at more than $2000. The…
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Lights switch completes job
A generator powering the newly installed traffic lights at the busy Kings and Taylors road intersection in Delahey will soon be removed. Upgrade works to…
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Derrimut moves to new post code
Derrimut’s post code is about to change. On August 31, the suburb’s post code will be switched from 3030 to 3026. An Australia Post spokesperson…
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A new era for retro skate shoe
A passion for skate shoes from another era has turned into an international business for a Sunshine West man. Ben Brooks, a long-time collector of…
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Keilor a winner in runway plan
Aircraft noise over Keilor will decrease significantly if Melbourne Airport’s proposal for an additional east-west runway is approved, according to the airport’s preliminary draft plan.…
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Kokoda team victory
Police officers, at-risk young people and future leaders from the west have joined forces to tackle the Kokoda Track. The group undertook the gruelling assignment…
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Derrimut enjoys capital gains
Derrimut home owners could be sitting on a gold mine, with new research revealing house prices in the suburb have increased by the highest percentage…












