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Jobs tactic to fight crime

Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and...

Teens from the West organise a night to remember

Teens from the west have helped create a night packed with artistic fun and flair. The Teens Art Party at the National Gallery of Victoria,...

Boxing ‘stops the fights’

A Tarneit mum hopes a new program in the western suburbs will get troubled youth off the streets and into the boxing ring. Rebellious Boxing,...

New program for at-risk students

A pilot program has been launched in the western suburbs to encourage at-risk students to continue at school. The Navigator program, led by Anglicare Victoria...

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...

Cecilia’s picture of success

A Braybrook student’s passion for art is putting her on the pages of an international publication. Cecilia Rafanan’s sketchbook of experimental art has been selected...

Big boost for youth training services

A Sunshine education provider have been given almost $1 million to offer more support to early school leavers and the long-term employed. Training and Skills...

The power of youth evident on stage

Youth ruled at Brimbank last week at a series of musical events to celebrate National Youth Week, organised and run by young residents. One of...

Promoting a culture of good health

A new, one day music and cultural festival in the heart of Sunshine has reminded Brimbank’s youth it’s always okay to ask for help. The...

Outer west tops youth unemployment

Brimbank has one of the highest youth unemployment rate in the state, a new national report has found. Jobless rates across more than 20 Brimbank...

Youth unemployment rises in outer west

Most BrimbanK suburbs and those on the City of Melton's eastern fringe are among the worst for youth unemployment in the state, according to a...

Taylors Lakes teen takes on the world

Tyson Scarcella was overwhelmed when told he’d been selected to represent Australia in a futsal competition in April. The Taylors Lakes’ teenager represents Victoria in...

Keilor student off to Gallipoli after winning art prize

She has only seen the famous cove in photographs, but talented 16-year-old Keilor artist Mary Vlachos is on her way to Gallipoli next month...

Youth sexual health services fall short

A western suburbs nurse wants young people to have better access to health services to help stem rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...

Voice for equality named Young Citizen of the Year

Nyakeer Akoul is dedicated to eradicating discrimination and providing a voice for people marginalised in her community. The 18-year-old’s hard work was recognised last week...

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Dragons looking to step it up

Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season. After a late coaching change and a bit...