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Funding for flood affected farmers and small business owners
Primary producers and small businesses affected by the Victorian floods will be eligible for a support package, the state government has announced. A $73.5 million…
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Funding for sun shades
Hundreds of extra sunshades to be installed in public areas, sports clubs, school playgrounds and outdoor areas as part of a state government effort to…
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Community satisfaction falls
Community satisfaction is down for almost all key metrics in Melton, but remains close to Melbourne’s averages for the year. Melton council has released the…
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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 35 years ago October 28, 1987 Opposition to a hotel license for the Western Market…
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Funding to protect livestock
In an effort to safeguard Victoria’s livestock sector, the state government is investing $23 million to ensure Victoria is prepared for any biosecurity risk from…
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headspace artistic program gets $5000 Westfield grant
Youth facing mental health issues will benefit following a $5000 Westfield grant to headspace. Emily Unity, 25, who received the grant as a finalist in…
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Shaping future housing growth
Brimbank council is calling for the public to help shape new strategies to guide the development of the area’s residential development. The new Brimbank Housing…
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Ace funding for Deer Park Tennis Club
Deer Park tennis enthusiasts would soon have new lighting and a streamlined booking system, thanks to a state government commitment of more than $170,000 towards…
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Cash boost for Sydenham Park
The state government has pledged $500,000 towards planning for a sports precinct at Sydenham Park in Keilor North, if it is re-elected next month. Sydenham…
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Paving the way for Alfrieda Street plan
Brimbank council has approved a draft vision for the future of Alfrieda Street in St Albans from Main Road East to Taylors Road. At its…
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First steps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait centre five-year pilot
Brimbank council has taken the initial steps towards launching a pilot program to introduce an Aboriginal community centre at Romsey Villa in Sunshine North for…
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No verdict on alleged handyman murder
A Victorian man accused of brutally beating his 77-year-old neighbour to death will face a fresh trial after a jury was unable to reach a…
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Greens launch bid for seats in the west
The Victorian Greens are hoping to increase their presence in the west by announcing local candidates in the region’s 10 Lower House seats at next…
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L2P reaches 200 milestone
The L2P program has achieved its 200th driving license. Under the state-funded program ran by Brimbank council, volunteer mentors from the community are matched up…
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No dice for 24-hour gambling access
The Alliance for Gambling Reform has released a new policy paper calling for the restriction of gambling rooms’ opening hours opening hours to be restricted…
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