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Delahey man charged over March shooting
A Delahey man has been arrested in relation to a shooting in March. The 33-year-old has been charged with attempted murder over the shooting of…
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Western suburbs feminist pioneer dies, aged 94
One of Sunshine’s first female councillors and a tireless advocate for women across Melbourne’s west has died at the age of 94. Gwenyth Marie Goedecke,…
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Training program leaves no youth behind
Young people living in Broadmeadows who have been “left behind” will get more help accessing vocational training and employment as part of a new state…
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Counter terrorism raids in north west
Several properties across the north west of Melbourne have been raided in relation to five Victorian men who allegedly attempted to leave Australia and fight…
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Deer Park crossing to stay despite line duplication
A $518 million works package to duplicate the Ballarat train line will not include the removal of a dangerous Deer Park level crossing. Western Metropolitan…
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Local CFA seeks volunteers for different roles
Caroline Springs and Hillside fire brigades, which respond on average to almost 1000 fire and emergency call-outs a year, are on the lookout for more…
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St Albans woman a Victorian Young Achiever
Julia Truong doesn’t let a good opportunity pass her by and as soon as she hit Victoria’s legal working age, she began making ‘bubble tea’…
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Kangaroo trapped at Caroline Springs school
A distressed kangaroo is trapped in the playground of a Caroline Springs primary school. Wildlife Victoria’s emergency response team leader James Johnson said volunteers were…
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VicPol accused of abandoning Caroline Springs
Victoria Police has been accused of abandoning Caroline Springs, where pressure on officers and the community is described as “unreal”. The divvy van based at…
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Quest to rid shopping centre of corellas
Hundreds of corellas and cockatoos have ruled the roost at Caroline Springs Square for long enough, business owners say. Businesses started a petition last week…
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Spike in burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans
A spike in day-time burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans has local police urging residents to be alert. Residents living north of Calder Freeway and…
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Two Brimbank suburbs break through $1m barrier
Two Brimbank suburbs have joined the $1 million property club for the first time. A house at 4 Dubbo Street, Albion, was sold for $1.06 million…
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Overnewton Castle to host charity high tea
Overnewton Castle’s rich history and grandeur will provide the backdrop for one of almost 30 high teas being held across Victoria to raise money for…
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Ardeer Primary School of rock
Ardeer Primary School pupils could be forming their own rock band before year’s end. Ardeer is among 43 Victorian schools set to receive up to…
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Western Health thanks volunteers
Western Health treated hundreds of volunteers to a celebratory lunch last week to thank them for the invaluable service they have provided Sunshine and Footscray…














