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Suspected cyanide death put under coroner’s spotlight

A coroner will investigate the death of a Victorian man who took suspected cyanide tablets while police were arresting him. Phillip Reidy could not be...

Health authorities rush to stem legionnaires outbreak

Melburnians are being urged to monitor for symptoms after a significant outbreak of legionnaires' disease left several people critically unwell in intensive care. At least...

Help the Uncle Bob’s Club

The Uncle Bob’s Club is calling for volunteers to join its state committee. The term is a 12-month position, beginning in October of each year...

Community Calendar

Sincerely Yours The Sincerely Yours event has been designed for members of Hume to access a world-class musical performance, followed by an afternoon tea where...

Water play funding shortfall

Hume council will re-allocate $700,000 from its capital works program to support the delivery of the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre water play area. The...

Local Laminex legend’s legacy

Sunbury resident David Lumsden retired earlier this month after a remarkable 64 years with the same company. Now 85 years old, Mr Lumsden joined Australian...

Council officially names park

Hume council will officially name a Sunbury park, formerly referred to colloquially as Village Green, to Noogal Park. In the July 22 council meeting, Cr...

Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate people on how to start a difficult conversation to help save lives. ...

Protect yourself against bad builders

Key information to protect consumers against bad builders is now available in seven different languages other than English on the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)...

Multicultural awards now open

Nominations are open for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, now in their twenty-third year, which recognises the outstanding efforts of Victorians who...

Grants for Victoria’s veterans

A new grants program is open for Victorian veterans with four projects that honour their legacy, service, and sacrifice, as well as activities that...

Preventing Gendered Violence At Work

Safer workplaces are on the way with a state government initiative aiming to prevent work-related gendered violence. WorkSafe Victoria has partnered with the Sir Zelman...

Building A Better System For Families

Families and carers right across the state will have easier access to services designed for children including maternal and child health, early education and...

Have your say on the plan for Victoria’s renewable energy future

VicGrid is asking communities, landholders, Traditional Owners, and the energy industry to get involved and have their say in developing the long-term strategic plan...

Putting more women on the map

Community members have the chance to recognise the achievements of remarkable local women by nominating them to be commemorated through place and road names. Nominations...

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Rotary lifts the lid

Rotary Club of Sunbury is preparing to host a mental health awareness and fundraising event in March and is calling for community members to...