New Research Protecting Victorians From Poor Air Quality
A new project has been announced by state government to ensure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate.
The...
Environment Victoria survey shows climate change concerns
A newly-published survey found that Victorians are anxious about climate change but also motivated to work on preparing for climate change impacts.
The survey, performed...
Budget helps older renters
Housing for the aged action group will be able to support more older people struggling with high rents thanks to a new $7.8 million...
Scholarship appications now open
Applications for the third round of the nurse and midwife undergraduate (entry to practice) scholarship program are now open.
Delivering free education for new...
Still time for senior award nominations
National Seniors Australia (NSA) is reminding Australians to nominate for the Inaugural Everald Compton Community Champion Medal before nominations close on August 15.
The medal...
Origami to represent homelessness
The Victorian Homelessness Network has teamed up with Council to Homeless Persons to push for better government funding for homelessness.
On Wednesday July 31, 6000...
Steptember kicking off
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is calling on Australians to join STEPtember and move the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day this September, to support people...
Record times for surgery and emergency response
Victoria’s hardworking doctors, nurses and paramedics are continuing to deliver world-class healthcare despite record demand.
The latest quarterly performance data shows the planned surgery...
Food relief grants now open
A new grant program is available for food relief providers in Victoria to help those experiencing food insecurity.
The $4.5 million Community Food Relief...
Services now available for Moorabool carers
Informal carers in Moorabool and the Macedon Ranges will now be able to access nature-based mental health programs.
Not-for-profit organisation Out Doors Inc has received...
Cyclist clips in for High Country adventure
Melton resident Penny Byron will tick off a “bucket list” item when she takes on the Great Vic Bike Ride later this year.
From November...
Elderly woman dies in Victoria’s legionnaires’ outbreak
A woman in her 90s has died from legionnaires' disease, which health authorities say is spreading through Melbourne's north and west.
Victoria's chief health officer...
Community Calendar
Decluttering workshop
Learn how you can free up space in your home and mind with the new decluttering workshop, 10.30am-noon, Saturday, August 10, at Melton...
Elliot swaps hair for smiles to make sick kids feel better
It’s not everyday that a five-year-old gets a $850 haircut, but Elliot Jonas is not your everyday boy.
The Melton local has raised $778 for...
Major tobacco bust in Bacchus Marsh
Police seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco in Bacchus Marsh yesterday.
On Wednesday 31 July, more than 12,000 cigarettes, 25 vapes, and a...
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Extra trams for tennis
Tennis fans heading to Melbourne Park for the upcoming Australian Open will have the journey made easier thanks to free travel and extra public...
