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From Fiskville to full-time

In 1991,14-year-old Will Hodgson boarded a bus home from Fiskville after a CFA training session, unaware that over the next 34 years, the organisation...

Emergency commissioner appointed

The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has...

Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales

Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. It’s currently targeting licensed and unlicensed sellers whose...

Gallery to host Muir works

An exhibition of works by late indigenous artist Josh Muir will become the first to feature in the newly re-opened Wyndham Art Gallery. The gallery...

Operation targets car crime

More than 30 dangerous drivers and car thieves were arrested during a recent four-night operation in Brimbank. As part of the co-ordinated operation, police disrupted...

Next cybersecurity experts set to graduate

The second cohort of interns under a state cyber internship program are about to graduate, with the government aiming to increase Victoria’s cyber security. Provided...

Check your chimneys this winter

CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria this month. On Saturday, June...

Melton Thoroughbreds set the standards for rest of season

Melton Thoroughbreds have set their standard for the rest of the Big V men’s division 2 competition. It’s been a tough season for the Thoroughbreds,...

Devils lock in coaches

Darley has locked in both its football and netball coaches for next year’s Ballarat Football Netball League season. The Devils announced last week that Dan...

Lakers keen to build

Caroline Springs got an important win as it has its focus on a top three spot in the Western Football League division 1 season. It...

Rams get reward for effort with second win

Things finally fell into place for the Western Rams as they got their second win of the Western Football League division 2 season. After being...

Melton swimmers make waves on national stage

Four Melton swimmers have shown what they can do on the national stage as they competed at the Australian national swimming trials. The championships held...

Melton swimmers make waves on national stage

Four Melton swimmers have shown what they can do on the national stage as they competed at the Australian national swimming trials. The championships held...

Burnside Medical Centre – caring for the community

In today’s fast-paced world, access to reliable, compassionate healthcare has never been more important. Fortunately for residents of Burnside and the surrounding suburbs, top-quality...

New fresh market brings global flavours to Burnside Hub

Shoppers in Burnside have a fresh reason to smile with the grand opening of Byblos Market, the newest addition to Burnside Hub Shopping Centre....

Regal in force over King’s birthday long weekend

Victoria Police is launching a major road safety operation for the King’s Birthday long weekend. This four-day Road Policing Enforcement Campaign, Operation Regal, will run...

Local voices help shape the future of Grangefields

Grangefields, the landmark master-planned community by 3L Alliance, continued its community-first approach on Thursday May 8 with a successful two-hour workshop that brought together...

Eleven day road policing operation this Easter

Victoria Police will launch a major 11 day road safety operation over the Easter long weekend continuing through to the Anzac Day long weekend. This...

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...

A pregnancy cut short

Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of...

Reducing triple-0 hesitancy

A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Young women turning their back on the pill

I was put on birth control when I was 14, three years later after 250 consecutive days of menstrual bleeding and seven alternative birth...

Surgeon reconstructs hope

“Women’s health has always been a passion of mine,” would probably sufficiently explain why Dr Anannya Chakrabarti is a reconstructive breast surgeon, but it...

Virtual health clinic for women

A free virtual health clinic will help to make women’s health more accessible for women across Victoria. On Wednesday, February 5, Health Minister Mary-Anne...

Melton’s prized playspace

The ‘resourcefulness’ and imaginative layout of the Melton Botanic Garden Nature Playspace was recognised with a landscape design award this month. Melton council received an...

Call for peri-urban support

Moorabool council will call on the state for increased support to rapidly growing councils, including those in peri-urban areas. During the June 4 council meeting,...

Melton crossing removal progresses

Level crossing removal works are ramping up at Ferris Road in Melton, with piling complete and concrete poured to form the foundations of the...

Bus funding celebrated

After tireless advocacy, the Mount Atkinson Advocacy Forum is celebrating the inclusion of a new local bus route in the state budget while continuing...

Caroline Springs lotto winner

A Caroline Springs man has taken home a whopping $546,068 in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The man checked his ticket while watching the football on...

Doors open for new centre

Doors have opened to the Plumpton Community Centre, with a celebration and community day offering residents a chance to explore the new building this...

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Operation targets car crime

More than 30 dangerous drivers and car thieves were arrested during a recent four-night operation in Brimbank. As part of the co-ordinated operation, police disrupted...