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Grants for Victoria’s veterans

A new grants program is open for Victorian veterans with for projects that honour their legacy, service and sacrifice and activities that improve their...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Don’t leave cooking unattended this winter

Victoria’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen this winter as cooking remains the leading cause of fires...

Jurassic World exhibition to roar into Melbourne

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Melbourne on August 2. The 2700-square metre exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in settings...

Push for at risk Victorians to get tested for hepatitis B

Victorians at risk of hepatitis B are being urged to get tested as new data reveals one in three Victorians living with hepatitis B...

Grand plans for Rotary Caroline Springs

Newly appointed 2024-25 Rotary Caroline Springs president Ronald Moss has outlined his bold vision for the local group. The Rotary club is seeking to...

Reckless driver charged

A Sunshine North man has been charged after an extended follow and crash in a stolen car in Hoppers Crossing on Thursday. Alert officers spotted...

Scarafilo comes home with silver

Winning a silver medal at the under-16 girls National Basketball Championship has made Jadya Scarafilo even hungrier to succeed on the court. The Westmeadows resident...

EDFL finals venues locked

The Essendon District Football League senior grand finals will again be played at Windy Hill and Coburg City Oval. The league last week announced its...

Eagles cement top two

North Sunshine Eagles did their hopes of a top two finish no harm with victory against Altona City in the Victorian Premier League 2...

Stallions ready for the fight

Things are on track for the Brimbank Stallions in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. After 16 rounds, the Stallions sit second on the...

Cobras ready to fight for finals spot

Albanvale knows a strong end to the season will put it in the perfect position to play Western Football League division 2 finals. The Cobras...

Blues continue strong form

Keilor went back to basics as it accounted for Pascoe Vale in the Essendon District Football League premier division on Saturday. Conditions weren’t pretty on...

Caroline Chisholm students ready for challenges of 21st century

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is an inclusive and faith-filled co-educational secondary high school located in Melbourne’s inner west. It has three campuses across two...

Something for everyone at The Sugar Gum Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Hillside, The Sugar Gum Hotel is your ultimate destination for a delightful and relaxing dining experience. Whether you're seeking...

Showcasing Brimbank

Trung Luu MP Trung Luu MP embodies the Australian spirit of resilience, determination, and opportunity. As your voice for the west, he is...

Lace Interiors closing its doors

Chris Tolevski from Lace Interiors has pride in his achievements since coming out to Australia from Europe at 19 years of age with just...

No longer a hidden dining secret

Everyone knows the best eateries are the ones that are hard to find. The ‘City View Bistro’ falls into this category. Located in the elegant...

Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and...

Acknowledging women’s pain

Women experience chronic pain at higher rates than men, according to Northern Health head of gynaecology Josephine Vivian-Taylor. Dr Vivian-Taylor said women are disproportionately affected...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

Supporting women through birth trauma

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs

GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines...

Three decades of fun and fundraising

The Keilor Voice Interests and Education for Women (VIEW) group has ticked over 30 years of operation, with no intentions of slowing down. The group,...

Take the training, save a life

St John Ambulance Victoria is providing free CPR training to residents of Sunshine as part of the Defib in your Street Community Program. Classes are...

BAWC swings open its doors

Locals are being given the opportunity to see the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) it in all its glory this weekend. The BAWC is...

Made locally

D Kuir, or DK as he is known, is a singer and rapper who grew up in St Albans. His slick music videos can...

Art, poetry, music, and literature combine in Ballan

Music, literature, and poetry enthusiasts in Moorabool are in for a treat. On Sunday, July 28, singer-songwriter, poet, and author Vanessa Craven will launch her...

Experience the magic of Wonderland

The Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) is set to enchant audiences with its latest production, Alice in Wonderland Jr, a whimsical blend of classic...

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Push for at risk Victorians to get tested for hepatitis B

Victorians at risk of hepatitis B are being urged to get tested as new data reveals one in three Victorians living with hepatitis B...