Family violence cases soar across north west
Hume is a hotbed of family violence in Melbourne’s north and west.
According to Crime Statistics Agency figures, Hume had the greatest number of “family...
Caroline Springs family’s home invasion terror
Police are looking for two men, armed with a metal pole and firearm, who forced their way into a Caroline Springs home last night.
The men...
Expectant mums can visit GPs for antenatal care
Expectant mums will be able to consult their own doctor during most pregnancies under a model used at Werribee Mercy Hospital.
The Shared Maternity Care...
MP calls for more youth workers in the west
A western suburbs MP has backed calls for an increase in outreach youth workers in disadvantaged suburbs in the west.
In State Parliament last week,...
Nine-hour blitz nets $275,000 in unpaid fines
A nine-hour police blitz on Melton drivers netted more than $275,000 in unpaid fines last week.
Police used automatic numberplate recognition to identify offenders in...
Positives drawn from Broadmeadows summit
Broadmeadows will finally get its northern city gateway – a tree boulevard and improved road interchanges along its Pascoe Vale Road town entrance.
The oft-neglected...
Driver terrorises motorcyclist in Sydenham
Brimbank Highway Patrol are calling for witnesses following an alleged road rage incident in Sydenham in July.
A silver BMW sedan intentionally reversed into a...
Breast screening rates low across Melton
Only about half the eligible women in City of Melton have taken up the opportunity of free breast screening in the past two years.
BreastScreen...
Two Sunshine schools in line renovation funding
Ageing buildings at two Sunshine schools are in line for a facelift as the state government tips $27 million into school upkeep.
Sunshine College ($655,000)...
Bronzed tradie creates masterwork
A Victoria University-trained plumber from Hillside is up there among the best on the planet after winning bronze at the International WorldSkills championships in...
Reunion for ex-Ansett staff
Brian Girdwood is among the former Ansett engineers preparing to gather for a reunion celebrating the former airline’s heyday.
The Sunbury resident, who spent more...
Heroin overdoses increase by 25% in Brimbank
Ambulance call-outs to heroin overdoses increased by more than 25 per cent in a year in Brimbank, but alcohol is still the biggest cause...
Manufacturing workers thrown lifeline
La Trobe University is offering retrenched manufacturing workers a jobs lifeline.
The university has tailored a 17-week free program for staff made redundant by Ford,...
Dog attack victim calls for more accountability
Calls for better compensation for dog-attack victims have got the backing of Brimbank council.
Rosalyn Abbott says she was left with about $1200 in vet...
Sunshine ‘should be the focus of spreading the wealth’
Sunshine has a key role in “spreading the wealth” to the west of Melbourne, the world’s most liveable city for the past five years.
At...
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Ultimate girls weekend
Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer for everyone, but what if you just want an all-girls camping experience?
Glamping...
