Jenny Macindoe

Advanced breast cancer nurse a Vic first

VICTORIA now has its first McGrath Foundation-funded nurse to specialise in caring for people with advanced breast cancer.

Anti-refugee rally ‘will get out of hand’

Anti-refugee rally ‘will get out of hand’

POLICE have warned there will be zero tolerance at a rally against the placement of Syrian refugees in an aged-care home as a right-wing activist said the protest “will get violent”.

Green thumbs recognised for efforts

Green thumbs recognised for efforts

A ROOFTOP garden adorning a 1950s apartment block in St Kilda East is among this year’s winners at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

Fire destroys Doreen house

Fire destroys Doreen house

A HOME in Doreen has been destroyed by fire overnight.

New school names unveiled

New school names unveiled

THREE new schools in the City of Whittlesea have been officially named.

Backlash over ‘disastrous planning’

Backlash over ‘disastrous planning’

COMMUNITY anger is growing over a new suburb of 6500 people planned for a part of the northern suburbs already struggling with some of Melbourne’s most congested roads.

Missing woman’s body found in Fawkner

Missing woman’s body found in Fawkner

A BODY found in Fawkner on Tuesday has been identified as missing Humevale woman Debra Barbu.

Spelling champ’s stand on train etiquette

Spelling champ’s stand on train etiquette

HE captured hearts as the first Great Australian Spelling Bee victor, now Anirudh Kathirvel is on track to promote kindness on public transport.

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