Tag: News
Don’t leave cooking unattended this winter
Victoria’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen this winter as cooking remains the leading cause of fires...
Sunbury PSOs help teen
Each weeknight, a Sunbury teenager visits Sunbury Railway Station to meet and spend time with protective service officers (PSOs).
A routine for many years, mother...
Macedon Ranges expands kerbside recycling pilot
Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to join an expanded council-wide kerbside soft plastics recycling pilot, after an encouraging trial in Romsey.
From Monday July...
Bulla landfill operator charged by EPA
A Bulla landfill operator has been ordered to contribute funding to a local community project and pay court costs on charges from the Environment...
Multi-deck car park opens early
The long-awaited Sunbury multi-deck car park was opened ahead of schedule, creating hundreds of new parking spaces in the suburb.
Built in the Sunbury Station...
Warrant completed in search of missing Craigieburn man
A 34-year-old Wildwood man has been arrested by police as a part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Adrian Romeo.
During a search...
Nominate a stellar youth
Nominations for the Macedon Ranges 2024 Youth Awards are closing soon, with the council reminding residents that it is not too late to make...
Get your head in the game
Copperfield College is booking out the Bowery Theatre for an unforgettable rendition of classic production High School Musical.
For two nights on Thursday, August 8,...
How plants recover after fire
On February 13 this year, a bushfire raged through the beautiful Grampians area of Victoria where my family and I are fortunate enough to...
Paramedics demand patient respect
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect following a spike in violent and abusive behaviour towards them.
More...
Heritage number plates return
After a year-long hiatus, VicRoads has announced that six-digit heritage plates will be returning for a limited release on July 30.
It’s the first...
Survey shows Aussies want to exercise but can’t get enough
New research by sports retailer rebel sport has revealed that 16 per cent of Australians are exercising just once a week, and in some...
E-scooters set to stay
E-scooters are set to stay in Victoria, but with tougher penalties for misuse, and mandated new technology to improve safety.
Following a successful two-year trial...
More grand final tickets for members
Footy fans will have a better chance of seeing their team play in a grand final after the AFL announced an extra 1000 tickets...
Battery-powered hydraulics bolster VICSES volunteers’ rescue capability
By the end of the month, 47 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) - Road Crash Rescue (RCR)-accredited units will have received state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulic...
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Festival of languages
The many and varied languages of Melbourne’s west will be celebrated at the annual Language In Community Festival next month.
Held at Footscray’s Seelaf Square...
