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Encouraging girls to get active

Melton council has partnered with local sports clubs and community groups to encourage women and girls to get active throughout April as part of...

Memorial park design to be unveiled

Melton residents will soon get their first look at one of the most significant community assets planned for their area, Harkness Memorial Park. Following extensive...

Hop into fun this April

Melbourne’s west is the place to be this April, with endless exciting events on the calendar for locals. From live music, comedy shows, festivals,...

Tin rattlers wanted

The countdown is on for the 2025 Good Friday Appeal and Uncle Bobs Club (UBC) is looking for volunteers to assist in Melton, Brimbank...

Logos banned to make school uniforms cheaper

School logos on shorts, pants, skirts and socks in Victorian government schools will be banned from next year in order to make uniforms cheaper. The...

Reminder to check smoke alarms as daylight savings ends

As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight savings this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are reminding...

New smoking health warnings welcomed

Quit and Cancer Council have welcomed a range of mandatory changes to tobacco products which came into effect on April 1, as Australia becomes...

Footy and netball season kicks off

It was the start of new eras and new beginnings across the football fields and netball courts for several clubs as the local competitions...

Bloods win contested fight

There was no easing into the Ballarat Football League season for Melton as it faced finals-like pressure in its opening round win against Darley. The...

Burras on the board

Diggers Rest passed its first test of the Riddell District Football League season, beating newcomers Melton South on Saturday. It was a bit of an...

Najdovski beginning to grow

The start of the Victorian Premier League 1 season came at the perfect time for Western United’s Jake Najdovski. Najdovski, who is part of Western...

Ranaweera joins Burnside

Burnside Springs United has announced Ashan Ranaweera as its coach for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield season. The club said after...

Strong start for Melton Phoenix

Melton Phoenix is starting to find its voice under new coach Vince Massara in the FV state league 4 west season. Massara joined the Phoenix...

New Woolworths store opens in Hillside

A new Woolworths supermarket opened on Thursday March 20 in Hillside, offering a brand new shopping experience for the local Banchory Grove community. The...

Construction begins at Vantage Bloomdale

Construction has commenced on Vantage Bloomdale by AVID Property Group’s (AVID’s) highly anticipated community facilities, marking an exciting new chapter for over 50’s living...

Global Village Learning celebrates culture, connection

Young people at Global Village Learning (GVL) are embracing the spirit of Harmony Day, exploring cultures, traditions, and languages as part of their Summer...

Celebrating harmony and diversity at MP’s electorate office

In the heart of Melbourne’s western suburbs, Luba Grigorovitch’s electorate office stands as a testament to the strength found in diversity. The team comprises...

Grainger Legal proud to showcase women in the law

Would it surprise you to know that today there are more women practising law in Victoria than men? Not just a few extra, either,...

Encouraging more girls into alternative education

This International Women’s Day, the team at Global Village Learning (GVL) is reflecting on a challenge in alternative education — why is there often...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Program aim to turn men into women’s allies

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) has launched an online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting gender equality – whether...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

New anti-vilification laws introduced

Victoria will get new anti-vilification and social cohesion laws after landmark legislation was passed. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 will: Protect...

All aboard!

Full steam ahead – the Bulla Hill Railway is warming up its locomotives for its next public run day this month, with passengers offered...

The Princess Bride takes over Penrose

You can’t visit the fictional kingdom of Florin in person, but you can come down to Penrose Place in Tarneit and watch one of...

Bandroom to host birthday gigs

Yarraville’s Kindred Bandroom turns 19 this month and appropriately for a live music venue, is hosting a run of gigs to celebrate. From Wednesday, April...

Young performers take the mic

A free story-led festival and open mic event is coming to Brimbank on April 12 at the Bowery Theatre. A collaborative showcase of young artistic...

A walk around Seabrook

Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a 'typical' Friday evening walk around his home suburbs Seabrook, with a little help from his friends. No, it’s...

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Bloods win contested fight

There was no easing into the Ballarat Football League season for Melton as it faced finals-like pressure in its opening round win against Darley. The...

Burras on the board