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New SES unit for Aintree

A Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) unit is set to open in Aintree in the next week. Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes said the Aintree...

Funding boost for interpreting services

Applications are now open for the 2025 Interpreter Scholarship Program. Scholarships of up to $8,000 are available for students undertaking a Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced...

Fire engulfs shed in Mount Cottrell

Firefighters were called to a shed fire in Mount Cottrell on Monday night. Crews arrived at Faulkners Road about 9.30pm to find a large fire...

No silent nights in the Melbourne CBD

Melbourne comes into its own over Christmas with heaps of fun activities for families – and the Christmas cheer will be even brighter with...

Level crossing removal kicks off in Melton

Level crossing removal works are kicking off in Melbourne’s growing west starting with four level crossings to be removed, building a new Melton Station. Crews...

Melton councillor launches podcast

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a councillor? Melton Cr Dr Phillip Zada might be able to give you a perspective...

New party in the west

A new political party in Melbourne’s west could become a home for disgruntled Labor voters, according to a prominent pollster. The West Party has been...

Cannons end Lions grand final hopes

It was a disappointing end to a Country Basketball League men’s north-west season for the Bacchus Marsh Lions. Returning to finals for the first time...

Panthers sign Richmond premiership star

Melton South has received a much needed boost with two-time Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett signing for next year’s Riddell District Football League season. Having...

Lions season over

Bacchus Marsh Lions first Country Basketball League women’s north-west finals campaign came to an end on Saturday. The Lions grand final hopes came to an...

Hillside adds fresh faces to continue build

Hillside has strengthened its stocks for next year’s Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season. The Sharks claimed the minor premiership this year before...

Matofai-Forbes is a Cat

Western Jets’ Keighton Matofai-Forbes was keeping an eager eye on Geelong’s picks in the AFL national draft. After an injury-riddled two seasons, Matofai-Forbes wasn’t on...

RDFNL finalist for association of the year

The Riddell District Football Netball League has been announced as a finalist for the Netball Victoria community awards association of the year. The finalists for...

Nurse Next Door: compassionate care for seniors and NDIS clients

Nurse Next Door is proud to bring professional and compassionate care to Melbourne’s western suburbs, supporting clients with disabilities and seniors with personalised home...

$100 million refunded back to the community in CDS’s first year

Victorians have saved one billion drink containers from landfill in the first 12 months of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). That’s $100 million...

Discover a vibrant lifestyle at Lifestyle Communities

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in creating more than just beautiful homes – we build vibrant, connected communities where over 50s can truly thrive. Our...

End the anxiety: there are other ways to access any university pathway

As Victorian students brace themselves for the stress and scrutiny of VCE exams, a familiar ritual plays out: teachers teaching explicitly to the examiners'...

Experience resort-style of living every day in your retirement

Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort-style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club – a highly sought-after community for individuals and couples...

Pillow talk opens new store in Melton’s Homemaker Centre

Pillow Talk is delighted to announce the grand opening of its brand-new store at the Homemaker Centre in Melton. This exciting addition brings a...

Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Community stands in the gap

Young women impacted by mental health can expect a brighter future, thanks to a partnership between Werribee Rotary Club and MacKillop College on September...

Knowledge is power with PCOS

Despite impacting one in 10 Australian women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is still a “mystery” to many. That’s why Dr Sneha Parghi says when...

Road bridge work in Diggers Rest ramps up

Crews at Diggers Rest are preparing for the arrival of giant T-beams for the new road bridge that will make the Old Calder Highway...

Local arrest made in national operation

Police have arrested 14 people, including one from Melton South and one from Bacchus Marsh. Police also seized a firearm, more than $100,000 in...

Stay covid safe this summer

Victorians, including those in Brimbank, are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 this summer, as COVID infections...

Beware of scams this sale season

State government is urging Victorians, including those in Brimbank, to be aware of online scams in the lead up to the festive season. Boxing Day,...

Health regulators unite against family violence

For the first time ever, Australia’s health practitioner regulators have united to call for an end to family violence. The five regulators: The Australian Health...

Rental reform bill announced

Renters in Victoria could have a raft of new rights if legislation announced by the state government this week becomes law. On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta...

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Cannons end Lions grand final hopes

It was a disappointing end to a Country Basketball League men’s north-west season for the Bacchus Marsh Lions. Returning to finals for the first time...