Minature railway’s big upgrade
Summer might be on its way, but the Altona Miniature Railway is now ready for any type of weather with the recent opening of...
Ambos roll up their sleeves to save lives in other ways
Paramedics and staff from Ambulance Victoria (AV) have made 480 donations as part of an annual blood drive by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
The...
Teaching scholarships now open
The state government is providing free degrees for student teachers to boost workforce numbers across Victoria, with round two of teaching scholarships now open....
Paramedic blood donations change more than 1400 lives
The Emergency Services Blood Drive has drawn to a close, with Team Ambulance Victoria (AV) donations impacting more than 1400 lives.
The annual blood drive...
Don’t get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online
As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing for the fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through...
Sporting Clubs Score Grants Boost
State government Grants of up to $5000 for grassroots clubs to improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials, are now available.
Grants...
RSPCA low-cost vaccination days return to the West
RSPCA have announced the return of low-cost vaccination days to the Western suburbs.
The clinics, run by an RSPCA Victoria vet, will take place...
Electric bus boost
Victoria’s first zero emission bus contracts have been awarded.
Accounting for a third of Melbourne’s bus network, the new metropolitan zero emission bus franchises are...
Spring brings swoop warning
With spring upon us, people are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when they go outside.
Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer...
Big battery build underway
Construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries is now underway in Melbourne’s west.
On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity...
Pest protection grants opened
Local community groups will have access to nearly $800,000 in funding to help them guard against biosecurity threats thanks to the latest round of...
Delays expected as tunnel construction ramps up
Motorists in the western suburbs are being warned to expect significant delays from this evening as the ramp connecting the M80 Ring Road to...
Drug outreach to reach Footscray
A drug outreach service currently operating in the Melbourne CBD has been expanded to Footscray as part of the state government’s plans to help...
Air quality and dust to improve in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is home to the first Better Environment Plan in the state, part of an innovative approach to local environment management from the Brooklyn...
Pantry program provides food relief
Civic awards and honours not only recognise those who make a big difference in the community, but they can also motivate others to do...
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Paramedic practitioner bill introduced
Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...
