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Brimbank’s Filipino community: Right at home far away
Melbourne’s western suburbs have become something of a mini-Manilla. Victoria’s Filipino population has soared in the past 40 years. Data from the most recent, 2011…
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Sunshine: New bobby Aaron Bird on the beat
Meet the new police officer on the block. Constable Aaron Bird is one of seven recruits who started at Sunshine police station two months ago.…
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Sunshine: Thieves opt for smash and grab in crime spree
At least 35 cars had windows smashed and contents stolen during a crime spree in Sunshine last week. Police are appealing for witnesses after the…
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Taylors Lakes: Family’s new wave of knowledge to save lives
When the Kadakia family immigrated to Taylors Lakes from India in 2000, spending time at the beach became a favoured pastime. But despite spending many…
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Switched-on Sunshine loves the night lights
Sunshine’s central business district will be up in lights after dark under a new Brimbank council plan. The council is joining with the Sunshine Business…
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Eight Melbourne north, west gaming venues robbed by crime gang
A Middle Eastern crime gang has robbed eight gaming venues in three months, stealing more than $100,000 and terrifying staff. The gang, which may include…
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STEPtember: Do the hard yards for cerebral palsy victims
Here’s a chance for Victorians to step out of their slumber, step up to a challenge, and put their foot down for a worthy cause.…
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Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill parents intensify push for new high school
Calls for a new public high school for Caroline Springs and Taylors Hill have intensified with a new ‘growth map’ showing the area will be…
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Brimbank work injury claims top $180 million
Brimbank workers claimed more than $180 million for workplace accidents and injuries over five years. Latest figures obtained from the Victorian WorkCover Authority reveal Brimbank…
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Kings Park man to face court over $50m ice haul seized by police
UPDATE: A Kings Park man will face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday following a joint federal-state police operation that uncovered 50 kilograms of ice…
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Brimbank punters the biggest pokies’ spenders in the state
Brimbank punters spent more money on poker machines than anyone else in the state last financial year. Data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and…
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Punters lose $2.5 billion on pokies in Victoria
Epping, Gladstone Park, Bundoora and Werribee residents had big holes in their pockets as they were among punters who lost a total of $2.5 billion…
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Ravenhall landfill: Boral won’t challenge council’s no to extension
Odour-stressed residents can breathe a sigh of relief – for the moment at least – after Boral announced it will not appeal against Melton council’s…
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Women’s Health West cash dries up as family violence cases soar
Thousands of family violence victims in Melbourne’s west could be stuck in life-threatening situations because promised funding has not been delivered, according to the key…
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Les Twentyman calls for keeping kids in school, not jail
Young people in juvenile detention are costing the state five times more than it would cost to send them to the best private schools in…
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