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Thomastown candidate Priya Reddy
Priya Reddy is a socialist teacher and veterinary nurse who will be running as the Victorian Socialist candidate for Thomastown at the 28 November election. Ms Reddy is campaigning to raise wages, lower prices and fight against racism. She aims to fund Thomastown’s schools,…
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Drunk driver caught in Werribee
A drunk driver will face court after being caught over the legal limit in Werribee as Operation Furlong continues over the long weekend. The vehicle, which was allegedly being driven without headlights on and was observed swerving between lanes and ignoring traffic signals, was…
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Works set to begin on Gunns Gully interchange
A new Hume Freeway interchange is coming to Kalkallo. Roads and Road Safety Minister Paul Hamer announced works on the $153 million Gunns Gully Road interchange will begin later this year. The state government said the project is critical to Melbourne’s northern road network…
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Speed limit reduction for Batters Lane
Macedon Ranges council will advocate for a speed limit reduction on Batters Lane in Kyneton. A petition from 14 Kyneton residents called for council to reduce the speed limit on the rural road, ideally down to 80km/h. The 2.27km stretch of road consists of a… Read more The post…
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Northern Metropolitan candidate Riley Aickin
Riley Aickin is the Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate for Northern Metropolitan Region at the 28 November election. The region runs from Kalkallo down to Richmond and Mr Aickin is campaigning to treat drugs as a health issue and to allow adults to grow cannabis at… Read more…
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Ashbourne Farmhouse extension rejected
Macedon Ranges council has refused to grant a permit that would more than double the size of short-term stay accommodation Ashbourne Farmhouse. The planning application, voted on during the October council meeting, was for an extension for existing dwelling at 56 Walshes Road,…
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Cricket pitch in flames
East Sunbury Cricket Club has been left frustrated following a fire on the pitch on it main oval at John McMahon Recreation Reserve on Goonawarra on the weekend. On Saturday 31 October, Thunder president Alec Boorsma received a message informing him that overnight the club’s……
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Explore creativity with Way Out West
Deaf and disabled artists across Brimbank are being invited to unleash their creativity, develop new skills and connect with fellow artists through Way Out West (WOW), an inclusive multi-arts studio presented by Arts Access Victoria. Open to artists aged 18 and over, Way Out…
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Investigations underway into fatal crash in Werribee
A male driver died when his ute crashed into a tree on Heaths Road, Werribee, on Saturday night. Police are investigating how the driver, who is yet to publicly identified, lost control and crashed into a tree at about 7.50pm on 31 October. The accident… Read more The post…
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Wyndham North Police Station to be reopened
Wyndham North Police Station have its public counter reopen if the Liberals are elected in this month’s state election. The Coalition said it will reopen the station through their plans to recruit an additional 3000 Victorian Police officers. More 40 police stations that have…
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Footscray cake shop fire
A Footscray cake shop sustained significant damage in a fire early on Sunday morning. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the rear of Wing La Cakes on Barkly Street just after 3.20am on 1 November. Fire crews arrived within five minutes to… Read more The post…
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Rupo strengthens squad
A former club captain, with Victorian Premier Cricket experience, headlines the four new signings for Rupertswood in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. Rupo announced the arrival of four new players for the rest of the McIntyre Cup season, with two…
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Bulls finding form
Bacchus Marsh showed some positive signs as it has an early crucial season match against Napoleons Sebastopol in the Ballarat Cricket Association. Sitting 1-2 after the opening month of the season, the Bulls are well aware that early season wins are important as they try… Read…
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CYs inconsistent start
It’s been a mixed bag for Williamstown CYMS as it adjusts to life in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield. The CYs started with a win before two very different losses showed the side the standard that was needed having come up from… Read more The post CYs…
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Heights perfect response
Sunshine Heights’ growth this season was on show on Saturday against Bellbridge in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield. Having won just three matches last season, and only avoiding relegation after a team pulled out, Heights already have two wins on the board.…
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Maric signs with Bears
Former AFL ruck Ivan Maric has signed with Thomastown for next year’s Northern Football League division 2 season. The Bears announced that Maric was joining the club as a playing-assistant coach, “Ivan brings an enormous amount of experience to the Cave, having enjoyed an…
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Stanton departs Falcons
The Western Football League division 2’s top goalkicker is departing the competition, heading off to play football in the country. Tooleybuc Manangatang announced on social media that Lewis Stanton would be joining it for next year’s season. Stanton has kicked 100 goals in each…
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Davis joins Giants
Gisborne Giants have added an Essendon District Football League premier division premiership captain to their list for next year’s Riddell District Football League season. The Giants announced that Luke Davis had signed with the club for next year. “Luke arrives at Gisborne with…
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Williamstown welcomes back surfboats
For the first time in more than 20 years, a surfboat carnival has been held at Williamstown Beach. On the weekend of 24-25 October, the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club hosted the opening round 2026-27 Victorian surfboat season, the first such event the club… Read more…
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Retiring teacher looks back on her career
It’s the end of an era for Our Lady of the Southern Cross teacher Tina D’Monte. Starting her gig at the Manor Lakes school when it opened in 2009, it quickly became her second home. Ms D’Monte got to see the school grow from just… Read more The post Retiring teacher looks back…