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Paramedics in the wilderness to help

With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness...

Funding for reading fun

A big bout of funding has been poured into local libraries including those in Brimbank, to ensure children develop lasting enthusiasm for literature and...

Movember returns for another year

Movember is officially back for another year, with men across Australia getting involved. Since 2003, Movember has become a symbol of solidarity and support for...

A year of returning

The first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has coincided with a huge milestone for the project. The program began on...

Community Calendar

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Taylors Lakes million dollar winner

A Taylors Lakes man has admitted he stayed surprisingly cool, calm and collected last night when he discovered his $1.1 million Keno win. The...

Pill testing trials coming

Pill testing will be trialled in Victoria this summer after legislation enshrining it into law passed state parliament. The passing of the Drugs, Poisons and...

Parsons joins Aces

Sunshine Eagles Billy Parsons has joined the Melbourne Aces for the Australian Baseball League season. Parsons, a 25-year-old right-hander, spent the previous three ABL seasons...

Dugandzic relishing coaching challenge at Reds

New Sydenham Park coach Mate Dugandzic was ready for the opportunity to take on a head coaching role. The former A-League player has been in...

Dehakiz feeling at home

Isabel Dehakiz's journey to the A-League women’s competition and Western United started with a conversation with Melbourne Victory captain Kayla Morrison. The pair both signed...

Grieves ready for draft

When you think about it for a moment, Sierra Grieves had no choice about her sporting journey. Her late grandfather Robert Grieves played under-19 and...

Saints land star goalkicker

St Albans has added some goalscoring power for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. The Saints announced that they had signed Nathan...

Around the grounds in Brimbank

FV Balmoral has announced that coach Vlado Vanis will not continue his role for next year’s FV state league 4 west season. Vanis was appointed...

End the anxiety: there are other ways to access any university pathway

As Victorian students brace themselves for the stress and scrutiny of VCE exams, a familiar ritual plays out: teachers teaching explicitly to the examiners'...

Tips on the art of active ageing thanks to Centennial Living

Ageing is a natural part of life’s journey, but it doesn’t mean slowing down or relinquishing the joys of living. 1. Prioritise Physical Activity Physical...

Family fun on Melbourne Cup Eve at the Melbourne Greyhounds!

The first Tuesday in November gifts everyone a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and watch the ‘race that stops the nation’....

Muscles that work while you enjoy a walk

We often feel our legs firing up as we walk, but your muscles are working in ways you might not expect. Here are three...

Living well at any age with Uniting AgeWell

The secret to living well for Joan Tucker is doing the things she enjoys. Joan, who at the age of 95 is treasurer at Pascoe...

Local thrift stores making secondhand second nature

Two thrift stores in Melbourne’s west are part of a growing push for sustainable fashion, offering eco-conscious shoppers affordable alternatives while reducing waste. Located...

Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...

Push to count metastatic breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling for Victoria to follow in New South Wales’ footsteps and count people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). On...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

(precede) Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a...

Rheumatoid Arthritis relief in sight

Long-term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), following an $11.5 million grant to assist in the...

A breast check could save your life

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts, with data showing that breast cancer is the most...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

Clear sight on learning

Students in Melton and Sunshine are seeing clearer, with the introduction of the Glasses for Kids program. At Wedge Park Primary School in Melton, more...

Survivors at the core

Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Diwali to light up Wyndham

Wyndham Diwali is back and promises to be brighter than ever. Running from 1.30-10.30pm on Saturday, November 2, the free event will bring an...

Man charged with incitement to rape and stalking

A Caroline Springs man has been charged with an array of charges including four counts of stalking and incitement to rape. It is alleged the...

Three arrested in major seize

Three locals were arrested following large scale seizures across Brimbank. The VIPER Taskforce arrested three people and seized over $1.5 million in cash, at least...

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