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Oscar joins the chorus

A St Albans local is making his Australian musical debut next month. Oscar Walters recently moved to the area after growing up in the US,...

Caroline Springs machete attack

A Caroline Springs man has been charged following two alleged serious assaults in Caroline Springs on Saturday, August 31. Police were called to reports of...

New white rhino at zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the birth of a southern white rhino. The 60-kilogram male calf was born in the early hours of Sunday,...

Dark comedy about a serious issue

This September, the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray turns into a hub of dark humour and stinging social commentary with Lana Schwarz’s latest...

Your turn to shape the future

Brimbank council is giving residents a chance to shape the future of its community vision. A community vision was set in 2021, outlining that by...

Government consults on connecting our future energy needs

The department of climate change, energy, the environment, and water is asking for input from the public on ways to make it easier and...

Batteries driving cheaper bills

Applications for the second round of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program are now open, expanding to include energy back-up systems that will improve energy...

Police warn of malicious MyGov tax time scammers

This Scams Awareness Week, detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are urging Victorians to be vigilant of scammers targeting myGov sign in details to commit...

Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now

As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their...

Melbourne International Jazz Festival heads west

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will return this year, including to the west. Spotswood and Footscray will host a series of gigs as part...

Creating workplaces free from discrimination

The state government and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission recently launched the Race discrimination in the workplace guideline, to ensure Victoria...

New laws target organised crime, bikie gangs

The state government says it is introducing some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour as part of a...

Age of criminal responsibility increased

The age of criminal responsibility for children will be lifted to 12 years old after youth justice laws were passed by state Parliament. The state...

School bonus extended

A $400 school saving bonus announced in May's state budget will also be able to be spent on textbooks, the state government has announced. The...

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...

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Seagulls, Cats win thrillers

Williamstown and Hoppers Crossing both won thrillers in the opening round of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition. The Seagulls snuck home by one...