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Put fire safety first
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are urging households to put family safety first by making sure their home fire escape plans are up to date.
Research...
Fears opioid-laced cocaine could be a killer
A white powder sold as cocaine has been laced with a deadly opioid 100 times more potent than heroin.
The Department of Health issued...
Top golf returns to Melbourne
The Australian Open – the country’s most prestigious golfing tournament – will return to Melbourne this year.
Acting Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister ...
Report highlights dementia challenge
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, the leading cause of death of women, the second leading cause of disease burden...
Tour grants available to artists
Applications now open for the latest round of the state government’s Touring Victoria program.
The program is designed to make sure more world-class performances, exhibitions...
Asprin pregnancy study
A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy.
Animal studies examined...
School holiday fun in Woodend
Woodend Neighbourhood House hosted several school holiday programs, including an air dry clay workshop, bucket drumming, West African drumming, and yoga.
Star Weekly's Damjan Janevski...
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One Voice Sunbury
The With One Voice (WOV) Sunbury community choir has an open night coming up on Tuesday, July 30 , with performances and...
Ironman Bin Hire fined
Ironman Bin Hire Pty Ltd and its director Randi Yousha have been charged $50,000 in fines and related costs after a Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court...
High mental health need in Hume
Hume is one of poorest ranked municipalities for mental health, according to a new report on the mental health needs of Melbourne's northern and...
LOSER’s new single a winner
With strong roots in Sunbury, alternative rock band LOSER is bringing its high-energy sound to the Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar to launch...
Warming winter donation
A Broadmeadows company will be donating 30,000 essential clothing items to vulnerable Australians this winter.
Underworks and Foodbank Victoria have partnered with charities Thread Together,...
Suicide prevention group calls for volunteers
The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MR SPAG) is calling out for new volunteers with lived experience for a new community-led initiative.
MR SPAG’s...
Protecting pollinators
For a group of Macedon Ranges residents, beekeeping is more than a hobby. The members of the Woodend Bee-Friendly Society are committed to providing...
Time for Meta to face the music and pay its dues
Just last month, the US Surgeon General called for social media to have warnings attached to it over mental health concerns for users.
It’s one...
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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...
