New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime
The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into parliament that...
AusNet Energy Resilience Community Fund round two grants now open
Applications are now open for the second round of Energy Resilience and Energy Education and Literacy Grants under AusNet’s $12 million Energy Resilience Community...
School Saving Bonus announced
The state government has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living.
Premier...
Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three out of four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly...
Stay covid safe this summer
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 this summer,...
Beware of scams this sale season
State government is urging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to be aware of online scams in the lead up to the...
New Melbourne University chancellor installed
Jane Hansen AO has been officially installed as the chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Ms Hansen was officially installed by the Governor of Victoria,...
Health regulators unite against family violence
For the first time ever, Australia’s health practitioner regulators have united to call for an end to family violence.
The five regulators: The Australian Health...
Rental reform bill announced
Renters in Victoria could have a raft of new rights if legislation announced by the state government this week becomes law.
On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta...
Retirement village regulations bill introduced
The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...
Paper Cranes releases first music video
‘Too embarrassed to ask for help’.
That is a line on Melton artist Lauren Keighery's new music video, Too Far Gone.
Too Far Gone dives...
Charity meets Christmas challenge
A combination of Christmas and the cost of living crisis has made Foodbank’s Yarraville warehouse one of the busiest places in the western suburbs...
Customer service returns to new civic and community hub
After two years, Maribyrnong council customer service is set to return to the Footscray Town Hall.
Customer service was relocated to Footscray Library in 2022...
Customer service returns to new civic and community hub
After two years, Maribyrnong council customer service is set to return to the Footscray Town Hall.
Customer service was relocated to Footscray Library in 2022...
Caribbean comes west
“If you’ve ever thought of going to Jamaica and thought it was too expensive, worry not. We’ll bring it to you in Williamstown.”
That’s Jamaican...
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Beware of scams this sale season
State government is urging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to be aware of online scams in the lead up to the...
