Tag: News
Medal honour
Melton Local Area Commander Inspector Lisa Prentice-Evans felt “very shocked and a little bit emotional” when she heard she was nominated for an Australian...
Vaccine reminder as illness surges
The Australian Medical Association is urging people to prioritise conversations with their GP about vaccination against Covid, influenza, and RSV – particularly for those...
Bacchus level crossing concerns
Moorabool will ask the state government about plans for removal of a busy level crossing at Bacchus Marsh Railway Station, raising concerns around safety...
Bacchus hero honoured
Long-time Bacchus Marsh resident Wayne Barnes has been awarded an Emergency Services Medal for his outstanding service as an emergency responder and crew leader,...
Councillor slams ESVF
A Moorabool councillor has slammed the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), calling for council to formally write to the state expressing its concerns.
Standing...
Kids go free to the footy for round 21
AFL tickets will be free for all kids aged 14 years and under for Round 21 in Victoria.
Round 21 begins on Thursday 31 July...
Be aware of your vehicles dashboard
RACV is urging motorists to familiarise themselves with their vehicle’s dashboard warning lights, as ignoring these critical alerts can lead to expensive repairs and...
Next generation of roos in Wyndham
The North Melbourne Football Club is increasingly targeting Wyndham in its bid to find new talent and expand its fanbase, as Jaidyn Kennedy explores....
Community Calendar
Melton First Aid Course
Join Melton South Community Centre’s 1-day First Aid course and receive a nationally-recognised certificate – choose from HLTAID009, HLTAID011 or HLTAID012....
Clubs urged to promote road safety
The state government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks...
Hume’s after-dark festival returns to dazzle
Hume’s most luminous celebration is back– bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21 2025, as the Hume Winter Lights...
Push for special school
Parents and advocacy group Equality for Autism are calling on the state government to establish a third special development school in the west.
Equity for...
Minimum wage rise welcomed
The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision on to award a minimum wage rise, arguing it will help provide...
Entries open for WorkSafe awards
Entries are now open for the annual WorkSafe Victoria awards.
The awards recognise excellence in businesses, individuals or teams who go above and beyond to...
Road users urged to prepare
Victorian road users are being urged to prepare for winter driving conditions with intrastate travel expected to increase over the King’s Birthday long weekend.
The...
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Kaing keeps fighting
At just 13 this month’s Don Deeble winner, Louis Kaing, is a two-time national and three-time state taekwondo champion.
He has just returned...
