News
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Ambulance callouts second highest in Hume
Winter demand contributed to a rise code one ambulance callouts , including in Hume and the Macedon Ranges, new Ambulance Victoria data reveals. Hume recorded…
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ArtRise shortlisted
ArtRise has been shortlisted for a National Growth Areas Alliance Award. The Jacksons Hill redevelopment project was one of 21 local councils shortlisted for the…
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Sunbury Seniors Hub opened
Sunbury Seniors are celebrating the opening of their new home. The Sunbury Seniors Hub officially opened in November, with the new building delivering a modern…
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Meet the Faces of Wyndham
A portrait alone could never tell a person’s entire story. Concept artist and photographer David Mullins’ Faces of Wyndham project has proved it can be…
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Vietnamese tell their stories
An original documentary and musical performance showcasing stories of Vietnamese settlement in Australia over the past 50 years will be presented as part of a…
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Hobsons Bay Christmas calendar
Christmas events are ramping up across Hobsons Bay as the festive season approaches. For those with clothing in need of mending or some handyman advice,…
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Departing international students given cyber crime warning
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning departing international students to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals looking to scam and launder…
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Fashion festival turns 30
The Melbourne Fashion Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary when it takes place early next year. Beginning in 1996, the festival is now Australia’s largest…
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Fuel price caps coming
Victorian motorists will be given clearer notice of fuel price changes, with a daily fuel price cap to be introduced. The price cap is part…
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New National Children’s Commissioner commences term
Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, said the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she began…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’
Amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 officially passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 November – bringing Victoria’s laws in line with some other…
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New knife crime laws as record number taken off streets
Violent offenders using knives may be locked up for longer as a record number of machetes and other blades are seized, mainly from criminals and…













