Rental reform bill announced
Renters in Victoria could have a raft of new rights if legislation announced by the state government this week becomes law.
On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta...
Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...
AusNet Energy Resilience Community Fund round two grants now open
Applications are now open for the second round of Energy Resilience and Energy Education and Literacy Grants under AusNet’s $12 million Energy Resilience Community...
Christmas in Melton
Melton will come alive with Christmas cheer over the next month with a range of festive activities.
The much-loved annual Carols by Candlelight will be...
1000th patient joins registry
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has celebrated its 1000th patient to join the Victorian hip dysplasia registry (VicHip).
Launched in 2022, VicHip aims to...
Retirement village regulations bill introduced
The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...
Recycling trailers launched
Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Vic West Zone operator TOMRA Cleanaway has announced the launch of community events trailers just in time for the summer...
Melton Homemaker Centre opens
The new Melton Homemaker Centre will officially open its doors on Saturday, December 7 with a ribbon cutting and family fun day.
An opening ceremony...
Festival of languages
The many and varied languages of Melbourne’s west will be celebrated at the annual Language In Community Festival next month.
Held at Footscray’s Seelaf Square...
Festive food for the soul
A Bacchus Marsh food support program will host a Christmas lunch this year, to ensure no one goes without.
Soul Food Program, which provides a...
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...
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Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope...
