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Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales

Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. It’s currently targeting licensed and unlicensed sellers whose...

Treaty negotiations continue

The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty. Premier Jacinta...

Emergency commissioner appointed

The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has...

New watchdog in building industry reforms

Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week, becomes law. The bill to reform...

Check your chimneys this winter

CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria earlier this month. On Saturday,...

Sharing migrants’ journeys

An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film,...

Fashion on show in Macedon

The Gallery's beloved fashion parade is celebrating 20 years. For the past two decades, every July the best display of local fashion is exhibited,...

Structural changes starting to show on field for Albion

Albion is starting to find its feet in the Western Football League division 1 season. Coming back up into the top flight, the Cats...

Thunder needs luck

Keilor Thunder’s slight finals hopes remain alive but it needs everything to go right in the run home in the National Basketball League South...

St Albans injury toll

St Albans is hoping to kick start its Essendon District Football League division 1 season. The Saints started the season with four wins and were...

Cassar in Aussie team

Brimbank boxer Jacob Cassar has been named to represent Australia at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England in September. Australia will send an aspiring...

Hetherington returns home to St Albans as new captain-coach

St Albans has welcomed back a former son to take on the captain-coach role for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Paul Hetherington...

St Albans Saints focused on big conclusion to the NPL season

Every game is a mini final for St Albans in the run home in the National Premier League. It hasn’t been the season the Saints...

Principal promotes excellence and respect

I am proud to be the principal of this fabulous school. I have 30 years’ experience in education and have been leading the St...

Burnside Medical Centre – caring for the community

In today’s fast-paced world, access to reliable, compassionate healthcare has never been more important. Fortunately for residents of Burnside and the surrounding suburbs, top-quality...

City View Bistro, the northern suburbs’ best kept dining secret

If you haven’t experienced the dining at the City View Bistro, winter is the perfect time. Perched above the racetrack, this hidden gem boasts...

How IPC Health helps you stay at home as you age

The aim of the Commonwealth Government Funded Home Care Packages program is to provide coordinated care and services that help older Australians live independently...

New fresh market brings global flavours to Burnside Hub

Shoppers in Burnside have a fresh reason to smile with the grand opening of Byblos Market, the newest addition to Burnside Hub Shopping Centre....

Copperfield College is three sites but one family

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to Copperfield College. Selecting the right school for your child is one of the...

Social media eating ills

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia,...

Free period products a bloody good idea

Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria...

Dialing up abortion care

Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options,...

Tech neck a growing concern

With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text...

Lauren aims for zero deaths

Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong...

How to avoid bones breaking bad

Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to...

New service to resolve rental disputes

Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday June 23. According to the state government, RDRV will help renters and rental providers settle...

Gallery to host Muir works

An exhibition of works by late indigenous artist Josh Muir will become the first to feature in the newly re-opened Wyndham Art Gallery. The gallery...

Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

Brimbank locks in an average rate rise of 3 per cent for 2025-26

Rates will rise by an average of 3 per cent in 2025-2026 after Brimbank council adopted its budget. As part of the budget, council will...

Person hospitalised after Caroline Springs house fire

A person was transported to hospital after a double-storey house in Caroline Springs was engulfed in flames. Fire Rescue Victoria responded to the incident on...

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Emergency commissioner appointed

The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has...