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Stay vigilant this Bath Safety Week

Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to remain vigilant around bath time as it launches Bath Safety Week. Running from Monday, March 31 to...

More funding promised for Donnybrook Road

Donnybrook Road would be duplicated and its level crossing removed under a Coalition federal government. Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced $192 million to duplicate...

Mickleham Road upgrade on the cards

Drivers who braced the bottleneck on Mickleham Road can finally breathe a sigh of relief– well almost. Labor has committed $250 million for the second...

Tucson travels the hybrid road

Hyundai has thrown the switch to power up the Tucson, while dimming it down, stopping at hybrid systems as opposed going for full electric...

Georgie’s fight: How the Good Friday Appeal helps kids like her

Born with a rare disorder called Arthrogryposis (AMC), little Georgie entered the world unable to move any part of her body. Doctors warned her mother...

Ace overhaul for tennis courts

Tennis players in Thomastown have a revamped facility to enjoy, with Barry Road Tennis Club unveiling a major court and lighting upgrade. The $900,000 redevelopment,...

$42M contract awarded for Merna sports precinct expansion

Construction of the next stage of Mernda’s regional sports precinct is set to begin after the Whittlesea Council awarded a $42.14 million contract for...

Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

NPL Hume City had a tough afternoon against Avondale in the National Premier League on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time...

Cricket season ends on high

Cricket season came to an end on the weekend, with the last of the grand final held. While cricket season is over, basketball and...

Whittlesea Pacers on the board

An early wake up call came at the perfect time for the Whittlesea Pacers in the Big V women’s division 1 competition. Entering a women’s...

Perri claims best and fairest

Rivergum’s Matt Perri claimed a remarkable fifth competition best and fairest medal at the Diamond Valley Cricket Association awards night. Having won a B-grade medal...

Cannons hold on

The Calder Cannons were able to hold off the Oakleigh Chargers in the opening round of the Coates Talent League boys competition on Sunday. The...

Women’s competitions finalised

The Essendon District Football League women’s competition will remain at three senior divisions this season. The league announced the rest of its female structure last...

What are serviced apartments?

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

What do serviced apartments offer

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

Kolbe Catholic College: helping every student succeed

At Kolbe Catholic College, staff are always striving to provide the best possible learning experience for students. That’s why, this year, the college is...

Encouraging girls and women to shine at Lalor North SC

It brings me enormous pleasure to provide educational leadership at what I believe to be one of the most innovative and caring schools in...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

This story was originally published on December 10, 2024. The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

Man charged after high- speed chase in Melbourne’s north

A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly reaching speeds of 170km per hour in a stolen vehicle in Melbourne’s north earlier this morning. Victoria...

Victorian Greens announce Ravneet Garcha as Calwell Candidate

The Victorian Greens have unveiled nurse and community advocate Ravneet Garcha as their candidate for Calwell in the upcoming federal election. A Sikh woman...

Hume celebrates Neighbour Day

Hume council is encouraging residents to love thy neighbour and strengthen local connections as part of Neighbour Day 2025, offering 20 gift vouchers to...

Fred qualifies for Boston Marathon

For Fred Barbaro, age is truly just a number. His zest for life is evident whether it’s restoring classic cars, dedicating decades to the...

Walking Football kicking goals for inclusion and wellbeing

For many, sport is more than just a game–it’s a community, a source of joy. But for Michael Trim, president of Walking Football 4 Health,...

Free entry for kids at the Flower and Garden Show

Kids under 16 can enter his year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for free, and prices for adults will be capped. Showcasing Victorian grown...

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Cricket season ends on high

Cricket season came to an end on the weekend, with the last of the grand final held. While cricket season is over, basketball and...