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Hillside man charged with 2013 murder
A Hillside man believed to be the ex-husband of Teresa Mancuso, allegedly stabbed to death almost two years ago in Melbourne’s north, has been arrested in Sydenham…
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Murder on Caroline Springs centre court
Caroline Springs was home to an action-packed wheelchair rugby competition at the weekend. Teams from across Australia and Canada flew in to take part in…
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St Albans station to be rebuilt underground
St Albans train station will be rebuilt underground while two dangerous level crossings in the area will be removed by 2017. The state government today…
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Melton police reject ‘gun culture’ claim
Melton police have denied that the area is turning into a ‘ghetto’ amid reports guns are being discovered in cars every two days in the…
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Bacchus Marsh Pony Club fears ‘eviction’
Bacchus Marsh Pony Club could face closure if the club is not relocated before redevelopment starts at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve (BMRRR), according to…
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People power pays off for cancer charity
Redkite tokens, sausage sizzles and donation tins have shown the power of community at Taylors Hill. Last week, Coles Taylors Hill staff and customers, together…
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Aaron runs an extra mile for charity
Airport West resident Aaron Smith is pounding the pavements in readiness for the coming Run Melbourne charity event. Participants can choose a five-kilometre run or…
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$10-million upgrade for Sunshine College
Sunshine College will get a $10 million upgrade and new buildings at two of its campuses, the government announced last week. Education Minister James Merlino…
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Sunshine harvester history threat
Objections have been lodged against a demolition permit application that threatens the Sunshine home of famous Australian inventor Headlie Taylor. A self-taught engineer, Headlie Taylor…
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Teach pupils to swim: coroner
A Brimbank resident is backing calls for compulsory swimming lessons in schools. Last week, coroner Caitlin English recommended that swimming and safety education be skills…
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Rates cap plan will force cutbacks in Brimbank
Brimbank council will slash funding for community events as it prepares for the introduction of rate capping next year. Acting corporate and community relations director…
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Feet up for for Western Athletics’ big day
Western Athletics is rounding up its clan, past and present, for a 20-year reunion. Western A’s, as the club is also known, was formed in…
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Thefts down in Brimbank but still a challenge
Police say thefts and burglaries are still the biggest challenges in Brimbank, despite their showing a recent decline. Almost 8000 theft and burglary offences were…
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Crime fight goes back to basics
Police say thefts and burglaries are still the biggest challenges in Brimbank, despite their showing a recent decline. Almost 8000 theft and burglary offences were…
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Mobile phone ‘like a blindfold’ for drivers
Police in Brimbank and Melton are cracking down on drivers who use mobile phones while behind the wheel. Operation Prone will run once a month…
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