Offering hope at Christmas
Buying presents and wrapping them just in time for Christmas can be stressful for some, but Hope Street Youth and Family Services might have...
A purl of kindness
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people were stuck at home due to lockdowns, so picking up a hobby or two was how people kept...
Enjoy new season cherries for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Fresh cherries are versatile and can elevate both sweet and savory dishes. Here are some creative dining ideas to enjoy fresh cherries:
Sweet Dishes
Cherry Clafoutis:...
Melton makes a splash
It’s time to beat the heat this summer and make a splash because a free pool party is coming Melton’s way.
Melton locals are invited...
Plane spotting is no light breeze
Aircraft spotting has become a fun pastime for many. Gerald Lynch speaks with an aviation fanatic of what all the buzz is about.
In the...
Carols to ring out in Moorabool
Moorabool council is showing its festive spirit with multiple carol events planned for the next month.
The Nelson-Six Christmas Band and Ballan Choir will be...
Health workers prepare for Christmas day
During the holidays, most people would be home with friends and families, but one place you wouldn’t expect to be busy would be a...
Two men charged after alleged carjacking
A Kunrunjang man, and Winter Valley man were charged after an alleged aggravated carjacking in Diggers Rest on Monday, November 25.
A woman was...
Iconic Lions cakes return
Lions Christmas cakes are back, just in time for the lead-up to Christmas.
Lions Christmas cakes and puddings are sold by locals for locals. They’re...
Trans Day of Remembrance marked with open letter
On Wednesday, November 20, Equality Minister Harriet Shing wrote an open letter to Victoria’s trans and gender diverse community to mark Trans Day of...
Tool to monitor renewables momentum
A new tool has been unveiled to track Australia’s progress in cutting carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
Launched on Wednesday by the Climate Council,...
School Saving Bonus announced
The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living.
Premier Jacinta...
More kinder places coming in Melton
Melton council and Building Blocks Partnership are working together to deliver more kindergarten and early learning facilities to help meet the demand of families...
New rules for rentals and rooming houses
The state government has introduced new safety and heating rules for rentals and rooming houses.
Unsecured blind or curtain cords claim the lives of between...
New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime
The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into Parliament that...
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$1b for Western Highway
A long-awaited upgrade of the Western Highway between Melton and Caroline Springs is finally on the cards, with the federal government to spend $1...
