News
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Clarke calls time as new era begins
Maribyrnong’s longest serving councillor, voted out at last month’s election, has called time on his local government career. Three-time former Maribyrnong mayor Dr Michael Clarke…
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Celebration day for early childhood leaders
It’s an example of just how busy early childhood workers are that a government funding grant was required to organise a get together. Laura Pearce…
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Junior sailors rescued off Williamstown
Children participating in a sailing regatta were rescued in shipping channel waters between Williamstown and Port Melbourne on Sunday morning after their boats capsized. Police…
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Man arrested for pointing laser at police helicopter
Two crew members sustained injuries to their eyes when a laser was shone at the police helicopter above Footscray early on Sunday morning. The helicopter…
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Community Calendar
Newport Bowls Club Now that the weather is warming up and daylight saving has arrived, during October the club will have free barefoot bowling on…
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Carols by the lake
Share in the joy of Christmas when the 18th annual Christmas at the Lakes makes its way back to Breezewater Reserve, Point Cook, on Saturday…
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Ceramics galore in Macedon Ranges
The Old Auction House in Kyneton is hosting Buttlejorrk’s annual art show in conjunction with Macedon Ranges Potters, featuring the stunning work of local artists…
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Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war
Dodgy traders busted selling black market cigarettes and vapes will face Australia’s toughest penalties under long-awaited Victorian laws to curb a raging tobacco turf war.…
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More mental health support for Victorian students
The state government has announced three new programs as part of the $200 million Schools Mental Health Menu, providing targeted mental health support to students…
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Campaign calls for dash cam footage
Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are calling on the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign called ‘See It. Share…
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Djerriwarrh Festival is back bigger and better
The City of Melton’s biggest family festival is back with a bang when Djerriwarrh Festival returns on Saturday, November 23, with its family-friendly vibes and…
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Hume and Whittlesea locations among first of first period products roll out
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay locations are among those which will receive the first 50 machines rolling out to public bathrooms, delivering free period products in…
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Kabbadi is coming to Victoria
Tickets for the first ever Pro Kabbadi League exhibition match to be played in Australia are now on sale. Kabaddi – the second biggest sport…
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Livingston new VIS boss
Three-time Olympic swimmer and high-profile sports administrator and commentator, Nicole Livingstone is the new chief executive of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Livingston comes…
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Creaky knee research released
Researchers from La Trobe University have discovered that almost half the population has “creaky knees” in a study investigating how common it is and what…
















