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The Footscray Club, a 132-year-old institution in Melbourne's inner-west, has closed its doors due to rising costs and a shrinking member base. The club's closure marks the end of an era for the community, which had gathered there for generations.
A 12-year-old boy's charges have been dropped in relation to the alleged fatal bashing of Sunshine shopkeeper Van Viet Truong. Three other teenagers still face charges over the alleged attack in August.
Twelve people have died on a 66-kilometre stretch of highway between Stawell and Horsham in the last six years, sparking concerns about the safety of the Western Highway. Residents and authorities are calling for improved road conditions and safety upgrades to prevent further accidents.
A Melbourne Buddhist monk has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in jail for sexually abusing six young girls at his temple. The monk's victims described being left with long-lasting trauma and fear after being abused by the man they had trusted.
Vandalism and online attacks on election candidates and businesses are becoming increasingly common in local politics, with several hopefuls in the City of Greater Bendigo Council Lockwood by-election reporting incidents of defacement and theft. The trend has been described as a "decrease in civility" in Australian politics.
Melton City Council is exploring a public-private partnership to deliver two new train stations in the booming area. The proposed stations at Mt Atkinson and Thornhill Park have been demanded by residents for years.
The Greens have launched their state election campaign with a promise to build 10 government-owned supermarkets across Victoria, aiming to slash grocery prices by up to 30 per cent. The party will commit $300 million to the project, with five stores in Melbourne and five in regional areas.
Geelong's Kardinia Park will host the second leg of a two-match series between the Matildas and Colombia, a major coup for the regional city. The match on December 2 is expected to drive visitation and support local businesses.
It is funny that Gia and I are back together. We worked for three years on trying to be the most flexible player in the competition, being able to play a number of different roles.
North Melbourne has announced Jaymie Graham as its new senior coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson. Graham joins from Fremantle where he has been an assistant coach for five seasons.
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