News
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Victorian Organ Donor Registration to Be Expanded
The Victorian government is moving to make it easier for people to register as organ and tissue donors after a parliamentary inquiry found the state’s…
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New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…
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Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Handbrake on home building lifted
The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…
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Summer warning
Victorians are being reminded to prioritise checking if trees are well clear of any electricity lines connecting to their homes as the state’s energy safety…
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CFA warning ahead of summer
The CFA is urging the community to act safely this summer, as it said nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria are being…
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People born with variations in sex characteristics to gain new legal protections in Victoria
Victoria is set to become the second jurisdiction in Australia to enshrine safeguards into law for people born with variations in sex characteristics, commonly referred…
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Melbourne’s iconic State Theatre set to reopen six months early
Australia’s premier stage for performing arts, the famed State Theatre at Art Centre Melbourne, is set to open its doors six months ahead of schedule,…
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Sport
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Samason joins Lakers
Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…
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RDFNL to kick off on Good Friday
The Riddell District Football Netball League season will kick off on Good Friday with two big match ups. The league announced the season would start…
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Davis is now a Giant
Greater Western Sydney was the first AFL club to show interest in possibly drafting Western Jets’ Finn Davis. While he would later speak to other…
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Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool
VTCA Sydenham-Hillside got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition, beating Sunshine on Tuesday night. The Crows batted first and made…
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Stewart dominates Vicbred finals
The Emma Stewart prepared four-year-old Kiss confirmed her ranking as one of the best mares in Australia when she outclassed her rivals in the APG…
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Season over for Melton, Bacchus
Grand final dreams are over for the Melton Thoroughbreds and Bacchus Marsh Lions in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League. The Thoroughbreds have both its…
In Business – Sponsored
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One billion container recycling milestone
Families, schools and community groups across the Melton and Moorabool areas have helped western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: over 1 billion eligible drink…
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Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
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Exceptional care, every day
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Retire in style at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
More News
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Victorian Organ Donor Registration to Be Expanded
The Victorian government is moving to make it easier for people to register as organ and tissue donors after a parliamentary inquiry found the state’s…
-
New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…
-
Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Handbrake on home building lifted
The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…
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Summer warning
Victorians are being reminded to prioritise checking if trees are well clear of any electricity lines connecting to their homes as the state’s energy safety…