No quick fix for waste woes in the Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges council has called for better, more innovative solutions to cut waste and recycle – and is urging development of a regional organics...
Live4Life goes statewide thanks to $100,000 grant
A community based program which encourages young people with mental health issues to help each other will be rolled out to other municipalities, thanks...
Funding shortfall cause for concern in the Macedon Ranges
Councils face massive funding shortfalls and could be forced to cut back on school crossings, libraries and SES facilities unless the state government honours...
‘Flushable wipes’ cause major blockages
A Woodend mother had to watch $600 go ‘down the gurgler’ to learn an expensive lesson about so-called flushable wipes.
Rilla Healey had to call...
Sunbury and Gisborne sporting communities rally support for crash victim
The sports communities of Sunbury and Gisborne are throwing their arms around the family of a young woman fighting for life after a car...
Church considers school appealing Wyndham council’s decision
The group behind a proposed independent Christian primary school at Werribee South has not ruled out appealing Wyndham council’s decision to refuse a permit.
Councillors...
Wildlife shelter shuts doors after cull permit reinstated
The owners of a Pastoria East wildlife shelter have closed their doors after 30 years because they believe the risk to kangaroos released from...
Hanging Rock precint a step closer to master plan
Visitors to Hanging Rock could be in for a ‘freebie’ as Macedon Ranges council calls for the public to have their say on shaping...
New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers
Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community.
The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public...
Smart new design for solar bins
Budding young Sunbury artist Samantha Reffold will soon have her work displayed on ‘smart’ solar bins around Hume.
The 10-year-old Killara Primary School pupil won...
Bringing out the “Awe in Awetism” month
Riddells Creek mum Lauren Boland wants her son Jarvis to know that there’s nothing he can’t achieve.
It was her son’s diagnosis with autism, a...
Have your say on Romsey’s town centre makeover
Residents can now find out more about plans – and add to them – for the makeover of Romsey’s town centre.
A Romsey Streetscape Project...
Help for a family of eight hurting in Gisborne
The Gisborne community is rallying behind a family of eight who have the fight of their lives ahead of them.
Sunbury mother of six Renee...
Local government puts out call for women to stand for council
The call is out for women interested in standing for council to step up and learn the ins and outs of local government.
Macedon Ranges...
New language no trouble to P-9s
Meet some of the state’s best young Indonesian speakers.
These eight Point Cook P-9 College students (right) are all smiles after stellar performances at the...
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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...
