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The passing of an era : The passing of Chuck Berry
The man who did so much to help form what we know as Rock 'n' Roll is dead!
St. CHARLES, MO (KTVI) – Reports coming in confirm that police have reported that legendary rock n’ roll musician Chuck Berry has died at the age of 90-years-old. ...
Event @ The Union Hotel - 90 Chapel Street, Windsor Sunday 19th March, 2017 1.30 till 5pm.
James Pacholli performing in in banks "Eye Seaweed" image by pationpics;com
It was 2008 when James was first diagnosed with Leukaemia and he was just finishing Year 5.
His medical treatment involved a gruelling three years of chemo therapy under the care of Monash Medical Centre in Clayton as part of a research study. As a result of his treatment...
Consumer Affairs Victoria and Crime Stoppers Victoria are working together in Morwell and the Latrobe region to warn residents about the threat of travelling con men.
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On Sunday 29 January 2017, Victoria's iconic annual Midsumma Pride March will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary in St Kilda, solidifying and celebrating Victoria’s diverse L.G.B.T.Q.I.A+ communities – bringing the streets of St Kilda alive with Pride!
Midsumma Pride March – a feature event of the annual Melbourne Midsumma Festival - stretches a kilometre along the length of the bayside Fitzroy Street, with around 40,000 people coming together to watch the annual parade – a free event - which fea...
Melbourne's Multi Talented gem, Nathan Hill ready to emerge at Melbourne Underground Film Festival in ethnically diverse film "Revenge of the Gweilo".
Nathan Hall pictured directing during "Return of the Gweilo".
Multi talented artist Nathan Hill, one of Melbourne's hidden gems is to shine at MUFF on closing night with his latest feature film "Revenge of the Gweilo", in which he directed and starred in. ...
The big names of Melbourne’s fashion scene strut their stuff at last night’s extravaganza. Before a packed media contingent Melbourne’s celebrities gathered at the Bond Lounge and Bar to launch Fashion +Aid 2016 Where Fashion and Music collide in a stellar line up of Australia's hottest performers and designers. ...
KEEP COMMUNITY RADIO - Community radio Screwed in 2016 Federal Budget!
The following has been received from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia - who thanks to the 2016 federal budget, has been royally screwed again.
This Government can only get away with this if we, the community, keep quiet.
Please read carefully and assist in any way you can. Without Community Radio, we are stuffed! ...
Racist Game Removed From Some Stores But Requires To Be Banned Totally
In a story which is evolving at this moment, an incredibly racist and violent game called "Beware of Aborigines" has been available as an application on many platforms and thus, for many devices. ...
Legal update: Changes to Enduring Powers of Attorney may affect you or your family
Powers of Attorney (POA) are legal documents that let you choose someone who can make decisions for you. They are designed to give you choice and control over how your affairs are handled. ...
Date: Sunday 30th August 2015
Time: 06:50am
Call no: 12031
Address 224 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 3207
Some early morning diners were forced to flee a coffee shop at this address as fire quickly engulfed the premises.
The Alarm level was raised before appliances were on scene and was raised again once they arrived.
Twenty appliances and a number of Senior Officers were on scene at the height of the fire. The Fire took just over an hour to control.
There were a n...
New technology for Melbourne firefighters a world first
Fully automated and adjustable to different heights – MFB is rolling out new breathing apparatus stowage technology designed and developed in Melbourne, making it safer for firefighters to use the equipment in life threatening situations. ...
Col Millington - Hey Babe: A Review of Col's New Album Release
Love songs can be poignant, reflective, even sad, but they can also be upbeat and uptempo. Hey Babe, the 33rd album release by Col Millington, demonstrates both of these emotions and more! The 33rd Album by Col Millington is one he should be proud of. ...
Burnham Beeches: What Is being Proposed by Shannon Bennett
This is what is being proposed in regard to the redevelopment of the wonderful Burnham Beeches estate, by the acclaimed Melbourne Chef - Shannon Bennett and his business partner Adam Garrisson. Following the growing hysteria by supporters of the No Maccas in Tecoma Campaign, that so spectacularly failed to stop the establishment of the business and indeed, to even really galvanise the community against the development, we provide the development plans as presented to the Shire of Yarra Ranges so that the truth can be read. ...