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More mental health support for Victorian students
The state government has announced three new programs as part of the $200 million Schools Mental Health Menu, providing targeted mental health support for...
‘Deep-seated hatred’ for estranged wife led to killing
Weeks before she was found shot dead at close range, Cindy Crossthwaite was enduring a bitter court battle with her estranged husband over how...
Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war
Dodgy traders busted selling black market cigarettes and vapes will face Australia's toughest penalties under long-awaited Victorian laws to curb a raging tobacco turf...
Unmowed grass in Aintree raise snake and fire hazard concern
As the weather gets warmer, snakes become one of most residents’ concerns along with fire.
Aintree resident Laura, who did not want her surname published,...
Raising funds for terminally ill kids this Christmas
Spending Christmas Day in the hospital is not a common thing for most people, but for terminally ill children, that is the norm.
Melton local...
Man arrested after siege in Weir Views
Police have arrested a man following a firearms incident in Weir Views on Tuesday, November 12.
Police confirmed the incident began with an aggravated carjacking...
Sign up for VICSWIM
Water safety is again a focus this summer with applications open for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program.
The program teaches kids basic swimming skills...
Riding through Victoria in style
Imagine walking down the street and you see a man riding a late 1800s style bike. That’s exactly what some people will experience...
Fire restrictions announced for northeast and northwest
Following a drier-than-average autumn and winter, several areas in Victoria are facing an increased fire risk this summer due to a build-up of dead...
Djerriwarrh Festival is back bigger and better
The City of Melton’s biggest family festival is back with a bang when Djerriwarrh Festival returns on Saturday, November 23, with its family-friendly vibes...
Teens ride their bikes for mental health
Mental health can be a difficult topic to open up, especially when it's between a young person and an older person, but the teens...
String of home invasion and carjacking in Melbourne’s Northwest
Brimbank detectives have arrested six males, one as young as 14, following a string of alleged home invasions and carjackings in Melbourne’s northwest earlier...
Free community event to mark International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day (I M D) is celebrated annually on November 19, and to get a head start, the Melton Men’s Group is hosting...
Melton marks Remembrance Day
Remembering veterans who served and fought for the country is an important part of Australia, and every year on November 11, Remembrance Day is...
Mt Mary Road set to open soon
A major road that connects Melton and Wyndham will open in the coming weeks.
The Mt Mary Road in Eynesbury stretches five kilometres connecting residents...