West Welcome Wagon launches ‘Double the Difference’
West Welcome Wagon (WWW) launched its ‘Double the Difference’ campaign on Sunday, September 1
For the month, every dollar donated by the community will be...
Fathers in arms
As children across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs took time to celebrate their dads on Sunday, Max Westwood spoke to the organisers of two...
Voices raised in hope
A recent film by Melton-based organisation, African Youth Initiative (AYI), is “more than a documentary – it’s a movement".
Reclaim Voices premiered on August 24...
Youth summit planned for Melton
Melton council will invite key government stakeholders and youth agencies to attend a future summit on how to make lives better for young people...
Level crossing removal a step further
The awarding of contracts for the level crossing removal works in Melton means construction can commence at the end of the year.
Two companies –...
Applications open for tiny towns
Applications are now open for grants of up to $50,000 for small communities in Victoria.
The second round of the state government’s Tiny Towns Fund...
Model making for mindfulness
For the longest time, being able to switch off was not something that came easily to Melton Returned and Services League sub-branch president Steve...
Grants to help Vic veterans
Applications are open for organisations in Victoria which support veterans.
Up to $50,000 is available from the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund for regional organisations or...
Caroline Springs machete attack
A Caroline Springs man has been charged following two alleged serious assaults in Caroline Springs on Saturday, August 31.
Police were called to reports of...
Special day for Sunbury dad
This Father’s Day, Sunbury dad Tim Racovalis felt a range of emotions from excited and euphoric to bittersweet and sentimental.
After son Lachie was stillborn...
Melbourne Ganesh Utsav returns
Melbourne Ganesh Utsav will be returning for the ninth consecutive year at the Werribee Racecourse on Saturday, September 14.
The festival will celebrate Ganesh...
School bonus extended
A $400 school saving bonus announced in May's state budget will also be able to be spent on textbooks, the state government has announced.
The...
Age of criminal responsibility increased
The age of criminal responsibility for children will be lifted to 12 years old after youth justice laws were passed by state Parliament.
The state...
New laws target organised crime, bikie gangs
The state government says it is introducing some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour as part of a...
Creating workplaces free from discrimination
The state government and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission recently launched the Race discrimination in the workplace guideline, to ensure Victoria...
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New state league structure for 2026
The FV state league competition division structure will expand from 2026 for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
The same structures as 2024 will be...
