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Karate kid kicks on
St Albans teen Teo Cvetkovski is as single-minded as he is talented when it comes to karate. After beginning his training in his native Macedonia…
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Brimbank’s rent numbers surge
By Goya Dmytryshchak and Ewen McRae Renting household numbers are growing faster than owner-occupiers in Brimbank, according to the latest Census, as tenant and landlord…
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Family pleas for compassion
An 80-year-old Taylors Lakes woman and her autistic daughter face the prospect of deportation next month, after their appeal to the Immigration Minister for compassionate…
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Brooklyn plays, polluters pay
Brooklyn Reserve has a new play space partly funded by a fine collected from a business prosecuted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Brooklyn…
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Trio charged after police seize firearms, explosives and drugs
Firearms, explosives and large quantities of drugs have been uncovered in a series of raids on homes in Braybrook and Sunshine on Friday. Two men…
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A sad day for senior citizen
A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system. Norma…
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Extended flu season hits hard
This year’s flu season could go down as one of the worst on record, with the state currently at the peak of a long season.…
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Breakthrough technology bosts fight against cancer
Care for seriously ill patients has stepped up a notch at Footscray Hospital via new technology, the first of its kind in Victoria. The new…
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Pups on patrol for vets
Melton pound pups could get their second chance at life working as therapy dogs for veterans in the west thanks to the Young Diggers program.…
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Tasty times in Eynesbury
Lovers of the finer things in life are being invited to feast on the west’s best produce at Eynesbury Homestead later this month. The historic…
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Students take aim at Pacific School Games
Two St Albans and Caroline Springs Netball Association players are set to make an impact when they take to the court at the Pacific School…
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Sunshine cafe investors refuse to bite
The future of the cafe space at the Sunshine Leisure Centre remains up in the air close to 18 months after it was closed by…
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St Albans artist Saidin Salkic shines a spotlight on the unknown
St Albans artist Saidin Salkic wants to shine a light on the unsung artists of the world. The internationally renowned painter and musician has created…
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Fight to end housing crisis
Christine knows better than most the housing affordability struggle. The Sunshine woman has experienced it first hand, and is determined to make a difference. She…
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Australia Day switch a social saga
A Facebook group wanting to “save” Australia Day in Brimbank has been set up, despite council receiving no submissions to alter the current celebrations. The…
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