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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...
State urges ladder safety over summer holidays
As Victorians prepare to deck their homes with Christmas decorations or complete jobs around the house during the upcoming holidays, the state is urging...
Support for work-related cancer
More support is on the way for Victorian workers and families, including those in Brimbank, who are impacted by work-related cancers.
The state government has...
Campaign raises awareness on e-scooter safety
A new road safety campaign showing the painful and potentially deadly consequences of the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters has been launched by...
Zero tolerance for drink driving this summer
Victoria Police is issuing a zero-tolerance warning as new analysis reveals December is the worst month for drink driving on our roads.
Over the past...
Mental health boost for emergency workers
Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes announced a new $1 million Mental Wellbeing Grant initiative to be shared across five of our agencies.
“Our emergency service...
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...
Flashy for a cause
Amid the bright lights of Keilor Park resident Chris Carlyle’s flashy Christmas display carries an important message for a cause, as he seeks to...
Gather round and play
Wednesday afternoons at the Sydenham Neighbourhood House are full of fun and trickery, as groups gather to play the popular card game 500.
From 12.30pm...
New party to challenge Labor
A new political party in Melbourne’s west could become a home for disgruntled Labor voters, according to a prominent pollster.
The West Party has been...
Paying it forward this Christmas
Melton's Sonyia Hosherr gets joy out of helping others. She chats to Faith Macale about her work with Pay It Forward and her life...
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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...
