News
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Enjoy a musical 2025
With the new year underway, some people are finding new ways to keep themselves busy and entertained. Some turn to sports, or games, but another…
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Book about switching off
Melton children’s author Shev Kelly wants to inspire kids to switch off their devices and head outdoors. Kelly, a mum-of-two, has written a book, The…
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Blessing of knowledge
Saraswati Puja is an annual celebration in February for the Hindu goddess of knowledge and wisdom, Saraswati. The Shree Shakti Association in Melton will host…
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My Place
Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre president Gandhi P Bhattarai spoke with Faith Macale about establishing the Diggers Rest community centre, the first of its kind in…
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Push for more secondary schools
As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, Melton Council has called on the state government to ensure there are enough secondary schools in the pipeline…
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Summer concert series to pop-up in Spotswood
A street in central Spotswood has been converted into a live music venue for a series of free concerts running from January to March. The…
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Let’s talk about intimacy pain
Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s…
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Planning nod for museum
Sunshine is one step closer to being home to the country’s first Vietnamese cultural centre and museum, after the project’s planning permit was given the…
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Underinsuring homes could leave owners out of pocket
Underinsuring your home might be one of the biggest and costliest mistakes someone could make, according to the RACV. The worst time to find out…
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Queer culture to be celebrated at Park Lounge.
Wyndham’s free Park Lounge event is set to return to Kelly Park this summer on Saturday, February 3 as part of Melbourne’s annual Midsumma Festival.…
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Thousands of tradies secure certification
More than 20,000 carpenters, electricians and plumbers from across the state have received their Trade Papers since 2019. Skills and TAFE minister Gayle Tierney welcomed…
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Just three words can be a life saving tool
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are calling on the Victorian community to make use of what3words via the Emergency Plus app, describing it as a life-saving…
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Public holiday public transport
With the Australia Day public holiday falling on Monday, January 27 this year, public transport will operate to a Saturday schedule for the day. Metropolitan…
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Campfire caution
Emergency services are urging campers to ensure they are aware of current fire danger ratings after 18 people were warned about unauthorised campfires in the…
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Work waste disposal warning
As employees head back to their workplaces after the summer holidays, many will choose to start the new year by clearing out old equipment. The…
















