Series of arrests blow up drug operations
A Caroline Springs local is one of 268 Victorians to be arrested between August 19-23 as part of a nation-wide effort to stamp out...
New white rhino at zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the birth of a southern white rhino.
The 60-kilogram male calf was born in the early hours of Sunday,...
Teenage dream team
A Burnside teen is making her mark on state government policy.
Neerja Singh, 18, is a member of the Victorian Youth Congress.
The advisory body is...
Cut to youth services in Moorabool questioned
Moorabool council will urge the state government to not cut funding to the Youth Engagement Support (YES) program.
During a meeting on August 7,...
Petition sparks transport criticism
The state opposition has used a petition calling for a train station in Mt Atkinson to criticise the state government for failing to fix...
Criminal responsibility age a ‘betrayal of trust’
Melton Indigenous organisation Djirra in the West has slammed the state government for a “betrayal of trust.”
On Tuesday, August 13, Premier Jacinta Allan...
$100 million Melton block given to government
A 93-hectare parcel of land at Melton Entertainment Park, worth $100 million, will be handed over to the state government.
On Tuesday, August 20, Harness...
A century of positivity and family
Melton has welcomed another centenarian after Brookfield resident Jean Clark celebrated turning 100-years-old on Friday, August 23.
Born in Wycheproof, Ms Clark spent her...
School student stabbed
The stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Caroline Springs has sparked calls for stronger action on early intervention of knife crime.
On Thursday August...
Pool plea from Sam Rae
Hawke MP Sam Rae has written to Moorabool council urging it to apply for funding through the Thriving Suburbs Program for an indoor pool...
Investment in community
The South Sudanese Christian Welfare Association will receive $80,000 to deliver important programs in its community.
The funding comes from the state government’s Supporting South...
Grammar stalwart retires after 25 years
There has been a great deal of change in Bacchus Marsh since the turn of the millennium, but one constant was the education delivered...
Ballan Red Cross celebrates 110 years
The Ballan Red Cross has celebrated its 110th anniversary in style.
From 11am to 1pm on August 20, branch members were joined by locals,...
Recycling messages in a bottle
Primary school students can lend their voice to an interactive message in a bottle installation at Scienceworks until September 20.
The installation is being created...
Program to tackle youth vaping
Councils, universities, sporting clubs and community organisations will join forces to help stop young people vaping.
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas recently announced the $2 million...
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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...
