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New watchdog in building industry reforms
Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week, becomes law. The bill to reform…
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The reason you could be getting a shock tax bill this year
Workers in the gig economy could be in for a shock tax bill this year, says Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia. Income generated from…
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Fashion on show in Macedon
The Gallery’s beloved fashion parade is celebrating 20 years. For the past two decades, every July the best display of local fashion is exhibited, with…
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Deadly roads for wildlife
A Victorian Parliamentary inquiry is delving into the impact of wildlife roadstrikes on rescuers and motorists. In Melbourne’s outer north, Sunbury, Oaklands and Somerton roads…
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Check your chimneys this winter
CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria earlier this month. On Saturday,…
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Warming coat drive
Members of a western suburbs church have donated more than 280 items of winter clothing to help Wyndham and Bacchus Marsh residents to stay warm.…
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Givit to get punk rock proceeds
Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will…
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Sharing migrants’ journeys
An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film, set…
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Mayor defends funds plan
Wyndham council’s plan to use leftover developer contribution funding from Point Cook for a community events space – which might be built outside the suburb…
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Four youths arrested after evade through Melbourne’s west
Police have arrested four youths after an allegedly stolen vehicle evaded police in Melbourne’s west. The silver Honda Accord was first sighted on Thomas Carr…
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Murder most foul in Werribee
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the mysterious tale of Italian immigrant Giovanni Garretto whose murder in…
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Beloved kinder turns 50
A kindergarten may not be your typical venue for a 50th birthday celebration, but the exception can be made when the venue itself is hitting…













