New fire safety resources for multicultural communities
A new series of videos that focus on home fire safety, smoke alarm safety and bushfire safety have been released and are available for...
Ambulance Victoria benefit from cutting-edge 3D printed technology
Innovative 3D printing technology is enhancing how Ambulance Victoria (AV) Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedics practise a lifesaving procedure before hitting the road.
AV’s...
LGBTIQA+ grants available
The state government is backing LGBTIQA+ organisations with funding to expand support and strengthen services now and into the years ahead.
Minister for...
HPV vaccine also critical for boys
Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorian parents to check their children’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status, with new data showing one in three survey...
Funding pledge for Bacchus Marsh pool
Labor has pledged $25 million to held build a long-awaited indoor pool in Bacchus Marsh if it is re-elected.
A federal election is due to...
Measles on the rise in Melbourne’s west
Residents in Melbourne’s western suburbs have been urged to check their vaccination status after a rise in measles cases in recent weeks.
Health authorities have...
Arrests over alleged tobacco store extortions
Two Taylors Hill men and a Thornhill Park woman are among 12 people arrested by detectives as part of an investigation into the alleged...
Hub to help uni students
Melton council has welcomed funding from the federal Government for a university study hub to support local tertiary students with their studies.
Located at the...
Community Calendar
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meet every Thursday from 5-8pm at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevarde, Harkness. Focusing on...
Recycling made easier
Melton residents have a more convenient place to dispose of recyclable materials, with the latest upgrades to the Melton Recycling Facility now complete.
Melton council...
Gift an experience
Melton seniors are being encouraged to consider running a 'Gift of Experience' workshop for others in the community during National Volunteer Week.
The one-off workshops...
Hearing loss linked to dementia
Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss are risk factors for dementia.
That’s the finding of a nationwide survey on...
Engineered stone safety measures
Stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the recent ban on engineered stone – with advice and guidance to more than 1,100 operators across...
NBA coming to Melbourne
Melbourne will host two historic NBA games at Melbourne Park later this year.
The New Orleans Pelicans will square off against Melbourne United and the...
Victorian emergency volunteers head north
More than 50 volunteers and staff from the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have gone to Queensland to assist...