More trains for Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh commuters will benefit from a new V/Line timetable from December.
As part of a state government plan to extend trains services across the...
Paramedics in the wilderness to help
With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness...
DJ program rocks Kurunjang
Budding DJs at Kurunjang Primary have been filling the school hallways with lively beats over the past 10 weeks.
Seventeen grade 4-6 students took part...
Watsons Road works begin
Major works on the Watsons Road level crossing in Diggers Rest will begin this month, with the crossing then closed until 2025.
Level crossings at...
Sports vouchers to help kids get active
The state government will deliver thousands more $200 vouchers for families to help with the cost of living and give more kids the opportunity...
Sky’s journey to employment success
are-able is celebrating the inspiring journey of Sky, a dedicated participant in its School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program. Sky has not only found...
Share why you love Moorabool
Ever wanted to put into words what you love about the town you live in? Even better, have input to Moorabool council’s direction...
Campfire warning ahead of the Melbourne Cup holiday
Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety over the Melbourne Cup weekend.
Between July 2023 and June...
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Over-50s Sunday games
Life Activities Club Victoria is running a games and cards afternoon every Sunday from 2-4pm at Kurunjang Community Hub, 35 Mowbray Crescent,...
Grant boost for CFA brigades
Firefighters at three stations in Melton and Moorabool will be better supported to respond to emergencies after their brigades received state government Volunteer Emergency...
Public IVF service marks second anniversary
Fifty babies have been born during the first two years of Victoria's free public IVF service.
The service, which began in 2022, has been access...
Coaches to replace trains on part of Melton line
Melton commuters and some Melton road users will have to allow more time to travel as coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Melton...
Diwali lights up Mt Atkinson
Mt Atkinson residents were out in force last week to celebrate the vibrant festival of Diwali.
More than 350 residents took part in the celebration...
Djerriwarrh Festival to light up Melton
Melton’s biggest community event is set to take over the main streets again later this month.
Djerriwarrh Festival will again take centre stage on November...
Survivors at the core
Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS...
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Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great...
