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Be careful with Christmas leftovers

With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, the public is urged not to allow their pets to consume...

Footscray Road closures scheduled

Footscray motorists travelling into the CBD are reminded of detours in place along Footscray Road as construction of a new elevated roadway for the...

Keeping kids safe online

The state government is launching community consultation on age limits for social media, with the findings set to shape a new social media education...

Virtual support for veterans

After serving nine years in the navy, Sheree Symonds had to adjust to life without a constant crew that she trusted with her life. She...

Western rail plan gaining traction

Discussions have ramped up around a proposal for a new railway which would connect the western suburbs with the CBD. On July 13, the Rail...

Gifted an opportunity

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Melton – and with Christmas comes opportunities to contribute. Melton Country Club is collecting Christmas donations...

Liberals commit to bridge safety

Altona Meadows residents and visitors could be a step closer to being able to cross the Queen Street Bridge across Laverton Creek, thanks to...

Get your parcels in the post

With only two months until the big day, Australia Post is encouraging people to get cracking on Christmas shopping, announcing the all-important last sending...

Altona North pump park bid

More than 600 people have signed a petition calling for an Altona North pump park. The petition, started by Better West, calls on Hobsons Bay...

Celebrating happy and loving 101 years

Arcare Maidstone resident Carmen Machuca's friends and family joined her to celebrate her 101st birthday last month. On Wednesday, July 20 staff pulled out all...

VU ventures into Indian education market

Victoria University (VU) has announced a new partnership with AVENU Learning, offering innovative online courses to students in India. Supported through a grant from the...

Budget boost for women’s health organisations

Women’s health organisations GenWest and Women’s Health in the North will receive funding boosts from the state government. The government has set aside $18 million...

Broadening comfort zones through yoga, dress-up and dance

Moving to the beat and keeping active has been one of the main highlights on the schedule for the recently opened Billy Button Children's...

UNSW welcomes new migrant worker protections

The Migrant Justice Institute led by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) law professors and the Human...

Racing regatta sails into Williamstown

The world's best young talent in Cadet-class boat racing will be converging in Williamstown for a world-class racing regatta. The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria...

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Taste of the tropics, the hottest fruit trends for 2025

Move over mangoes, it’s time to go beyond bananas. Traders at Melbourne’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market have revealed the hottest produce trends...