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Cairnlea residents rejoice in ‘power of the people’

The Cairnlea community has had a win following Places Victoria’s decision to remove industrial use from its controversial plans for the Cairnlea Mixed Use...

Myki, inspector complaints soar

Complaints about ticket inspectors on Victorian public transport have surged 60 per cent in 12 months, while myki ticketing problems remain the biggest commuter...

Victoria shuns push for national asbestos scheme

As Australia approaches its first National Asbestos Awareness Day, Victoria remains the only state not to sign up to the national plan. The federal government...

Brimbank Relay for Life five quit after racism claims

Five key organisers of last weekend’s Relay for Life in Brimbank have stepped down following accusations of racial stereotyping by a Brimbank council staff...

Snakes alive! So watch out across Brimbank

Brimbank residents could face unprecedented numbers of snakes this summer, according to a local snake catcher. Jarrod Bingham said high rainfall and a large mound...

Capturing football history in black and white

A Sunshine author is sharing the stories behind one of the AFL’s most iconic moments. Victoria University lecturer Matthew Klugman has teamed up with writer...

Melton council’s budget wish-list for Spring Street

A new community health centre in Melton and the creation of special development and secondary schools in the city’s eastern corridor feature on a...

Rail wagon repair yard rolls into North Sunshine

A $14.6 million rail freight wagon maintenance terminal has opened in North Sunshine. Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder said moving the operation from the Dynon...

Rail wagon repair yard rolls into North Sunshine

A $14.6 million rail freight wagon maintenance terminal has opened in North Sunshine. Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder said moving the operation from the Dynon...

Brimbank bike trail plans may be at dead end

Two important health and recreation projects have been stalled by concerns that $700,000 in federal government funding may disappear. Through the former Labor government’s Regional...

Brimbank bike trail plans may be at dead end

Two important health and recreation projects have been stalled by concerns that $700,000 in federal government funding may disappear. Through the former Labor government’s Regional...

Fireys fire up for open day at Caroline Springs

Firefighters such as Peter Higgins, Garry Green and Dael Darlow (pictured) will be in action during a CFA open day on Saturday. The Caroline Springs...

Fireys fire up for open day at Caroline Springs

Firefighters such as Peter Higgins, Garry Green and Dael Darlow (pictured) will be in action during a CFA open day on Saturday. The Caroline Springs...

Dangerous-dog owners put on notice with new laws

Harsher laws to crack down on irresponsible dog owners and people illegally breeding restricted dogs are on the way. Under new legislation introduced by the...

Dangerous-dog owners put on notice with new laws

Harsher laws to crack down on irresponsible dog owners and people illegally breeding restricted dogs are on the way. Under new legislation introduced by the...

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Students become published authors

Ardeer Primary School students have recently celebrated being published authors thanks to a program called Writer in Residence run by Ardoch, a non-profit education...