Tag: News
Beware of charity scams
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria, the national charity regulator is advising donors to beware of scam appeals.
Australian Charities...
Tips to keep safe
The RACV is urging people to undertake a series of simple actions to ensure your home is safer.
- Review your insurance policy to...
All adults eligible for COVID booster dose
All adults who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months are now eligible to receive...
Providing food to those in need this Christmas
Woolworths stores are partnering with local communities this holiday season to aim towards raising $3.5 million for the OzHarvest Christmas Appeal.
The equivalent of...
New jobs for mental health trainees
New community support jobs for Mental Health and Wellbeing trainees are coming as part of a new state government program.
Mental Health Minister Gabrielle Williams...
Community calendar
Live Well for Life Group
This group is for people who have diabetes and heart disease or who are at risk of developing a chronic...
From the archives
35 years ago
February 10, 1988
A long-running rent strike by a small group of Maidstone Housing Ministry tenants now looks set to spread across much...
Parents call for road upgrades
Deanside Primary School Council is calling on Melton council to upgrade “unsafe” roads around the school.
The school opened at the beginning of 2022...
Helping hand for carers
Western suburbs Parkinson’s disease support group ParKanDo is gearing up for a new year of providing support to those with Parkinson’s or other neurological...
Scam education available
Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic are extending their partnership to educate the broader Victorian community about the risks of online scams and cybercrime.
Online scams...
Lane changes for outbound West Gate Freeway users
Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and...
Life membership for Hardeman
One of the driving forces behind the establishment of elite women’s football league has been awarded AFL life membership.
The AFL announced last week that...
Natalie Suleyman acknowledges earthquake victims
St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman has used her parliamentary address to acknowledge the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes.
Ms Suleyman is the...
Appeal for information following Deer Park non-fatal shooting
Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in the lower body in Deer Park last month.
Investigators have been told the 27-year-old...
Teachers encouraged to sign up to inclusive education courses
Victorian teachers have been encouraged to strengthen their knowledge and skills in inclusive education by applying for a place in one of two post-graduate...