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Clown-masked man with gun terrorises pedestrians
A man wearing a clown mask and carrying a gun has terrorised pedestrians in the west during a bizarre series of early-morning drive-bys. Police spokeswoman…
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Commuter delays after woman injured in fight on Sunbury train line
A woman aged in her 60s has been rushed to hospital after a fight on the Sunbury train line. Paramedics picked up the woman at…
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Would-be St Albans bandit locked out shops
A knife-wielding bandit was out of luck after being locked out of two St Albans convenience shops on November 1. The man first tried to…
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Police seek help over Taylors Lakes service station theft
Police are calling for information following a theft from a Taylors Lakes service station where a male staff member was allegedly threatened with a baseball…
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Brigette stands at top as Brimbank’s best are honoured
A lifelong dedication to caring for more than 600 disadvantaged children has led to Cairnlea’s Brigette Baker being named Brimbank’s citizen of the year. Fostering…
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Australia Day honours: Ronald’s service to RAAF honoured
Burnside’s Ronald McGrath has lived much of his 88 years by the motto “never disappoint”. Mr McGrath, pictured, was acknowledged for upholding this ideal –…
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Deer Park attack: Men arrested, released from custody
A group of men arrested after a man was killed during a home invasion in Melbourne’s west have been released without charge. Police spokeswoman Kate…
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Burnside street closed after hazardous materials found
Burnside residents were told to stay indoors after dangerous chemicals were found inside a vehicle following a high-speed pursuit last Wednesday morning. Police tried to…
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Patrick Gurrie honoured as Melton’s best citizen
Patrick Gurrie has achieved a great deal since moving to Caroline Springs 14 years ago. “I got here about 12 months after Caroline Springs was…
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Duo’s passion sees Organ Pipe gliders’ future take off
Two Brimbank women have been recognised for their efforts in bringing sugar gliders back from the brink of extinction in Organ Pipes National Park. For…
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Anderson Road crossing changes bring relief for drivers
Traffic on Anderson Road, Sunshine, will no longer be disrupted by trains following the opening of a new road-over-rail bridge. Premier Denis Napthine said more…
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Grant grab-back a joke, says Albion Polish club
The president of the Polish Club Albion says he feels “violated” after the federal government’s decision to withdraw a $160,000 grant that would have bankrolled…
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Deer Park teenager found dead after attack
UPDATE: A teenager has been found dead in Deer Park in what police say could be murder involving machetes. Police arrived at a house in…
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Sunshine residents wins Powerball first division prize
A Sunshine resident has become a millionaire overnight after claiming a first division Powerball prize of $7.5 million. The regular Powerball player said becoming a…
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Cancer Council shade grants
Cancer Council is encouraging Australian secondary schools to do more to help prevent skin cancer, with the launch of its new secondary school shade initiative…
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