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Hub to deliver health services

Construction on the six-level Cobblebank Community Services Hub will begin later this year, with the facility set to deliver much-needed services to Melton. range...

Man charged following Melton pursuit

Police have charged a man following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Melton. Officers spotted a grey Toyota with alleged false registration...

Celebration of diversity

Thornhill Park Primary School students celebrated their multicultural community last week to mark Harmony Week. The annual celebration ran from March 17-21 in recognition of...

Cash in over the Easter holidays

Single-use drink containers are a major source of litter in the environment, accounting for 15 per cent of litter nationwide according to Clean Up...

WorkSafe return to work grants return

Applications are open for WorksSafe’s return to work innovations grants. The grants provide funding for Victoria workforce and community initiatives that help injured employees recover...

Record round one crowd

Round one of the 2025 AFL season broke the record for the highest attended round in history with 431,505 spectators passing through the gates...

RACV urges driveway caution

RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety in order to prevent the injury or death of children. The Coroners Court of...

Bacchus Marsh claims overall division 2 title

Bacchus Marsh added the icing to the cake to an already good season as it claimed the Bowls Victoria division 2 overall title. Having claimed...

Bulls on top

Bacchus Marsh dug deep to put itself in a good spot to claim the Ballarat Cricket Association premiership this weekend. The Bulls weren’t able to...

Improved performance by the Western Warriors

Western Warriors didn’t come away with the points on Sunday but it was a much better performance in the Victorian Netball League. After a disappointing...

Devils, Cobras start with wins

The Darley and Redan match up again delivered with the reigning premiers coming out on top in the opening round of the Ballarat Football...

Royals get premiership

A number of hard years of work has paid off for Melton South Royals, who have claimed their first Victorian Turf Cricket Association top...

Asciak steps up

New Western Bulldogs Victorian Football League Women’s captain Steph Asciak says her younger self would be proud of where she is today. Asciak has been...

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...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

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...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Engraving the Ranges

Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at...

McVicar takes Cavalcade to comedy festival

Young Williamstown comedian Ned McVicar has been given an opportunity that many seasoned stand-ups would kill for. McVicar is one of six up and coming...

Kaleidoscope Festival returns

Celebrate Wyndham's cultural diversity at Point Cook Pop-Up Park throughout April. The celebrations form part of the Kaleidoscope Festival, which is run by CoLocal, developer...

Stand-up night to bring laughs to Brimbank

From comedy big-wigs to lesser known talents packed with a spotlight-worthy sense of humour, seven comics will put together an extraordinary jest-fest at the...

Airshow flies into town

The southern hemisphere’s premier airshow and aerospace and defence expo is ready for takeoff. The biannual Avalon Australian International Airshow returns to Geelong this week,...

Community Calendar

Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meet every Thursday from 5-8pm at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on...

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Improved performance by the Western Warriors

Western Warriors didn’t come away with the points on Sunday but it was a much better performance in the Victorian Netball League. After a disappointing...