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More young women working in construction than ever before
There are more young women working in the construction industry than ever before, but it’s still not enough according to national industry Jobs and Skills…
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Police launch campaign against stalking
A new campaign from Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police, ‘Stalking is a Crime’ has been launched to highlight to the community the seriousness of…
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Grants to support young Victorians now available
Applications for the Engage! 2025 – 2027 program grants are now open until September 23 for young Victorians take the lead and build life skills.…
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Urgent call for blood donors
Australia’s blood supply has felt the freeze this winter with the percentage of people cancelling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms the highest it’s…
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Increase in drowning prompts an urgent reminder about water safety
A new research report has depicted another tragic summer, with drowning incidents in rivers, at beaches and in swimming pools, prompting urgent calls for a…
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Health session for elderly in Moorabool
It is one thing to age gracefully, but even more important to age healthily – something that Ballan residents can learn about thanks to mecwacare…
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Community Calendar
Bacchus Marsh CWA Bacchus Marsh CWA is opening its tea rooms on Wednesday September 4 for a special afternoon to celebrate Branch Association Day. All…
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Dark comedy about a serious issue
This September, the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray turns into a hub of dark humour and stinging social commentary with Lana Schwarz’s latest show,…
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Father-son exhibition explores light
Light Touch, an exhibition featuring the compelling works of Dr Varga Hosseini and his father, Fari Hosseini, is on display at Altona’s Louis Joel Gallery.…
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On a roll in Bacchus Marsh
Kids and parents in Bacchus Marsh traded in their sneakers for wheels as they enjoyed 90 minutes of roller skating this week. On Wednesday, August…
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Festival of Togetherness
Locals and visitors are invited to The Wyndham Learning Festival, which is set to run from September 1-7, across the City of Wyndham. The Wyndham…
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Paella and wine bring Spanish flair to Myrniong
Those in the west can get a taste of Spain straight “from the pan to the plate” with Pop-Up Paella on Saturday August 31. ‘The…
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Future-focused farming
Bulla Park in Diggers Rest is Australia’s largest organic mushroom farm and uses indoor vertical growing and artificial intelligence-informed farming practices. Oscar Parry spoke with…
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A lesson in responsible bee keeping
There was a real buzz about the latest meeting of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden as they were joined by a special guest.…
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Woman airlifted to hospital following Melton craah
A woman was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Bonnie Brook on Sunday, August 18. Police are investigating the incident and…
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