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Push for greener freighting
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (398+ words) The state government's endorsement of a global Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) to transition towards zero-emission freight vehicles will directly influence the industrial hubs of Melbourne's northern and western suburbs. As these regions host a significant concentration of Victoria's logistics precincts,…...
Venues to provide police with CCTV feeds
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (391+ words) Hospitality venues will be able to opt into providing live CCTV feeds to Victoria Police under a state government initiative amid at cracking down on arson attacks. Victoria Police is already acting on the wave of attacks on hospitality venues…...
AFL inclusion committee launched
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (468+ words) The AFL and AFL Players Association (AFLPA) have jointly established the Equality, Inclusion and Safety (EIS) Advisory Committee. Fremantle captain Alex Pearce, Hawthorn chief executive Ashly Klein and AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley are among the members of the…...
The finest work-in-progress
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (402+ words) If you want to see some of Melbourne's best creatives in action, then Werribee is the place to be on Friday 19 June. The Green Room Project Showcase will be on full display at the Wyndham Cultural Centre from 7-9pm. This initiative…...
Preserving the historical Epping Cemetery
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (403+ words) A new committee aims to provide a community voice in how Whittlesea council manages the historical Epping Cemetery. In April, Dr Sarvesh Soni, Barbara Miller, Bruno Tassone, Elizabeth Paglia and Tanya Gook were appointed to the Epping Cemetery Community Asset…...
Three males arrested in hospitality crime probe
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (339+ words) Three males were arrested, and one charged as part of an investigation into crimes targeting Melbourne hospitality venues. Two 17-year-old boys were arrested following search warrants at two Whittlesea residential addresses at 7. 30am on 15 May. A firearm, numerous electronic devices and…...
Ground breaks at Kalkallo sports precinct
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (507+ words) According to Stockland, the precinct will open in stages with playing fields expected to open from 2027. The precinct is set to have two cricket ovals, four soccer fields, multi-use courts, a large playground, dog parks, waterplay, parkour and picnic areas....
Entries open for school songwriting competition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) The Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF) has officially opened entries for its 24th Annual National Songwriting Competition (NSC), the nation's premier creative songwriting platform for all school-aged children. Last year, the competition received a near-record 900 entries, showcasing a staggering breadth of…...
Scoring hope for the future
1+ week, 2+ day ago (477+ words) Echoes of the Earth is a powerful immersive performance that places audiences inside a living experience of humanity's relationship with Earth and the choices that shape what comes next. Created by Altona resident, multi-instrumentalist and composer Qi Qi, the work…...
Smoke expected during Victorian burn offs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (694+ words) Victorians can expect to see smoke in the air in coming weeks due to a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA's permit system, agricultural burns and smoke from wood heaters. Victoria's Chief Environmental Scientist Dr Jen Martin said…...