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Let there be light at Christmas
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept.
Why is Australia so big on them?
Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking about...
Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
Christmas crafts, but make it sustainable
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just...
Christmas de-lights
For St Albans locals Claudia and Joe, setting up their Christmas lights display has become a labour of love.
What first started as a modest...
Safari magic as Werribee Open Range Zoo welcomes three little Giraffe
A trio of charismatic young Giraffe have trotted their way onto Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Savannah for the very first time, generating a wave...
How to have a happy and healthy festive season
Maintaining a commitment to healthy eating during the festive season can be a challenge, given the abundance of indulgent foods and tempting treats. However,...
Christmas trends for a merry festive season in 2023
As we approach the holiday season in 2023, it's exciting to take a look at the emerging Christmas trends that are likely to shape...
Be merry and let someone else wash up
Dining out for Christmas has become increasingly popular for several reasons, reflecting changing lifestyles, societal shifts, and evolving attitudes toward the holiday season. Here...
Have a merry Christmas
As excited kids across the west eagerly count down the days until Santa visits, preps from Braybrook’s Dinjerra Primary School are soaking up the...
Burnside house fire
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) received multiple Triple-0 calls for a house on fire in Carinya Boulevard, Burnside, not long after 12am on Tuesday.
Firefighters found...
New trainers to tackle old problem
With a rise in cases of sexual assault and family violence across Melbourne’s western suburbs and Australia as a whole, the Western Region Centre...
School cleaners threatening legal action over pay cuts
The Victorian government has been given an ultimatum - ensure hundreds of school cleaners keep the same pay and conditions - or go to...
Witness Chromatic Rhythm
The windows of the Caroline Springs Library have been adorned with new artworks for the summer season, from the mind of Venezuelan born artist...
Carolling for the community
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. An opportunity to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the year that was....
Cultivating cultural connection
A new Indigenous garden and yarning circle has blossomed in the school yard of Springside Primary School.
After securing a 2023 Junior Landcare and Biodiversity...
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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...
