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Non-voters have chance to avoid fines

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians not to ignore a request for an explanation as to why they appear to have not...

Safer workplaces for women

The state government has announced a $5.5 million investment in a new Safe Workplaces for Women Initiative, which it hopes will change culture and...

Diggers road bridge advances

Concrete slabs have been poured to prepare the new Old Calder Highway road bridge for asphalting work later this year. The Old Calder Highway and...

Malmsbury Progress Association welcomes new members

The recently formed Malmsbury Progress Association (MPA) is increasing in membership, with approximately 40 local members now signed up, including several local traders. Established in...

Tucson travels the hybrid road

Hyundai has thrown the switch to power up the Tucson, while dimming it down, stopping at hybrid systems as opposed going for full electric...

Ballan Festival set to be the biggest

Kicking off the colder weather and the beauty of fallen leaves will be the annual Ballan Autumn Festival, set for Sunday, March 16. The...

Watch Wonka in Werribee

Come and see Wonka in Werribee and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination on Saturday, March 15. You won’t need a golden...

Cats to remain in top flight

Macedon will take a lot out of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season having secured its spot in the top flight...

Around the grounds in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges

RDFL Diggers Rest has signed Nathan Aidonis for the Riddell District Football League season. Aidonis is described by the Burras as a tight checking defender...

Dragons hitting strongly

Gisborne is firing on all cylinders with the bat as it prepares for another Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup finals campaign. The...

Tigers hold strong

The Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield grand final lived up to expectations, with Lancefield narrowly getting over the line. There was not much...

RDFL women’s fixture released

The Riddell District Football League women’s competition will be a six-team competition this season. The league released the fixture with the season to kick off...

Solid season for Sunbury

Sunbury was happy with where it finished the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield, after finishing the season on a high. The Roar finished...

Support at home tailored to your needs

For people over 65 who have been approved for a government Home Care Package, the next step to receiving support at home is to...

Grainger Legal proud to showcase women in the law

Would it surprise you to know that today there are more women practising law in Victoria than men? Not just a few extra, either,...

A huge year ahead for the Sunbury line

Sunbury locals already benefitting from Big Build road and rail upgrades have more to look forward to as crews prepare to open the Metro...

Charming Victorian home on a spacious 4,429m² block

Located in the picturesque Gisborne South, just 44km from Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning Victorian-style farmhouse, dating back to circa 1840, offers the rare opportunity...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently made a special visit to the health service's...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...

Country music comes to Maribyrnong

Country music will come to the banks of the Maribyrnong on Sunday, March 30 when Summer Sounds on the River takes place. Held on the...

LGBTIQA+ inclusion training in Macedon

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is partnering with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to host a workshop delivered by Proud2Play, focusing on LGBTIQA+ inclusion in...

One-man show explores identity

Ras-Samuel’s move from Ethiopia to Australia as a nine-year old was underscored by abuse, homelessness, and crime — he is now portraying his immigration...

New retail crime prevention campaign

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are launching a new campaign calling on information from the community to help prevent and disrupt retail theft...

Raising awareness of childhood stroke

Stroke Foundation is urging parents and families to familiarise themselves with the signs of stroke in children, as part of a new awareness campaign. Childhood...

Graham is the lifeblood of his community

When it comes to donating blood, Graham Becker is the gift that keeps on giving. After recording 650 combined blood, plasma and platelet donations, Lifeblood...

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Non-voters have chance to avoid fines

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians not to ignore a request for an explanation as to why they appear to have not...