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Brimbank City Council is inviting children and young people with disabilities to share their ideas for a more inclusive and supportive community through the launch of the Next Gen Drawing Competition.

The competition encourages participants to create artwork highlighting three things that would help improve the lives, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young peop...


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For the second year in a row, western suburbs resident Venkat ram Upparlapalle will brave the elements to raise money for those in need.

After participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout last year, Mr Upparlapalle said he wanted to continue raising awareness for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.

“Last year taught me that even one night in the cold can ...


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Two past winners are encouraging aspiring artists in the western suburbs to enter the Woods Street Youth Art Prize.

Open to artists aged 14-25 who either live or have a connection to Melbourne’s west, the prize is presented by Hobsons Bay council and has six categories including artist encouragement awards for both under 20s and over 20s and people’s choice.

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With winter now just days away, Lort Smith Animal Hospital is asking Victorians to come together in support of their furry friends that need to stay warm this winter.

Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital has launched Operation Snugglebug, the hospital’s annual winter blanket, towel and treats drive.

Lort Smith Spokesperson, Suzana Talevski, said mo...


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Two young men who set fire to a factory that spread to an adjoining building and killed two men sleeping have been jailed.

Phoenix Darren John Tims and Atem Akoi Thon both pleaded guilty to two counts of arson causing death, car theft and arson of the car, and were both jailed on Monday for seven years and six months with a non-parole period of four years.

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