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Fatal house fire in St Albans

A body was discovered after fire destroyed a weatherboard house in St Albans in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police are investigating the circumstances...

Police launch elder abuse effort

Victoria Police has become the first force in Australia to partner with the aged care sector in an effort to stop the abuse of...

Sports vouchers to help kids get active

The state government will deliver thousands more $200 vouchers for families to help with the cost of living and give more kids the opportunity...

Campfire warning ahead of the Melbourne Cup holiday

Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety over the Melbourne Cup weekend. Between July 2023 and June...

State announces new rental dispute resolution service

The state announced a new free service that aims to give renters an easier way to resolve landlord disputes. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams visited...

Check your pool barriers and prevent tragedy

Kidsafe Australia and Royal Life Saving Australia are urging pool and spa owners to check their barriers and help reduce the number of toddler...

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

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...

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...

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...

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Ultimate girls weekend

Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer for everyone, but what if you just want an all-girls camping experience? Glamping...