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Rallying for better buses

Residents from Melbourne’s west have rallied on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament for better bus services. The rally was organised by Friends of the Earth,...

16 days a success

The Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA) took over Errington Reserve in St Albans to celebrate its 16 Days of Activism – White Ribbon Event,...

Recycler ordered to clean up

A Brooklyn recycling company recently shut down by the Environmental Protection Authority has been ordered to remove industrial waste from its premises too. Limbourne Group,...

Even over the holidays, family violence never takes a break 

For many people the holiday period is a time of celebration and joy, but for others it can be a nightmare. In 2024, a record...

Reading buddies helping out

The Reading Buddies program at Brimbank Libraries has been running for over a decade and helps support young children in their reading skills, encouraging...

Sunbury line disruptions

Sunbury train line users are being encouraged to plan for upcoming travel disruptions, as the Metro Tunnel Project begins trial operations in a major...

Chery Omoda goes fully electric

E5 is the fully-electric version of the Chery Omoda that we drove 12 months ago. It doesn’t look radically different from the rear or in...

Tigers slowly building into VTCA season

Sunshine United is hoping the hard work on the training track will start to reflect in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Tigers...

Mixed results in VTCA

Keilor is on the board in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division, while Deer Park and St Albans both suffered their first losses. It...

Lions solid day in the field

Taylors Lakes finds itself in a solid position heading into day two of its clash with Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west. Looking to cement their...

Rain holds off

Predicted thunderstorms held off on Tuesday night to allow the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition continue. After being washed out the Tuesday before, a...

Keilor’s keen to play

It’s been a frustrating start to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season for Keilor. The Blues were without a win after five rounds,...

Return ends in tears

It was a night of mixed emotions for Western United captain Chloe Logarzo as she returned the Matildas line up on Wednesday. The luckless midfielder...

Local young entrepreneur on the rise

At just 15 years old, Quinn has launched an innovative local enterprise, Quinntessential Oddities. Quinnisodd.com is an online store featuring quirky fidget toys, 3D-printed goods...

Nurse Next Door: compassionate care for seniors and NDIS clients

Nurse Next Door is proud to bring professional and compassionate care to Melbourne’s western suburbs, supporting clients with disabilities and seniors with personalised home...

Deer Park IGA evolves with new additions and expansions

Since Hitesh Palta and his family took over Deer Park IGA in November 2020, they have been dedicated to continuously improving and expanding the...

Premium new estate, Taylors Rise, launches in Deanside

Taylors Rise Deanside is a new land estate now selling premium lots with pricing starting at $345,000, brought to you by the developers of...

Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

Currently, a quarter of a million Australian students are overwhelmed by the high-stakes pressure of Year 12 exams—an outdated system that promises to “define...

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'...

Understanding Your Fertility: Expert advice to help you have a baby

Becoming a parent is a cherished dream for many and the moment you finally hold your baby in your arms is truly unforgettable. I’ve been...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

The causes of pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

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...

Bid to reduce gambling harm

New reforms introduced into the Victorian Parliament will give patrons more control over how much they spend, reducing gambling harm according to the state...

Push to simplify village contracts

The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...

New chair for gambling and casino regulator

A former Acting Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police has been chosen to lead the state’s casino and gambling regulator. On Wednesday, December 4, the state...

Beach report begins

Summer might have only just started, but with Melbourne experiencing five 30-plus degree days in November, the city’s beaches, including those at Williamstown and...

Auslan training for ambulance officers

Victoria’s paramedics will soon be able to add sign language to their list of skills and qualifications with Ambulance Victoria (AV) introducing basic Auslan...

Action inside and outside the MCG on Boxing Day

This year’s Boxing Day Test will feature action both inside and outside the MCG, with the Summer Festival to take place in Yarra...

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Even over the holidays, family violence never takes a break 

For many people the holiday period is a time of celebration and joy, but for others it can be a nightmare. In 2024, a record...