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One-man show explores identity

Ras-Samuel’s move from Ethiopia to Australia as a nine-year old was underscored by abuse, homelessness, and crime — he is now portraying his immigration...

Country music comes to Maribyrnong

Country music will come to the banks of the Maribyrnong on Sunday, March 30 when Summer Sounds on the River takes place. Held on the...

Ballan Festival set to be the biggest

Kicking off the colder weather and the beauty of fallen leaves will be the annual Ballan Autumn Festival, set for Sunday, March 16. The...

Watch Wonka in Werribee

Come and see Wonka in Werribee and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination on Saturday, March 15. You won’t need a golden...

Vietnamese museum to record refugee history

In an Australian-first, a Vietnamese museum and cultural centre will be built in Sunshine, sharing the stories of migration and refugee settlement. As Prealene...

Hume celebrates women’s strength and empowerment on International women’s day

Broadmeadows town hall was alive with energy for Hume council’s International Women’s Day event. The room was filled by community leaders and residents who had...

Raising awareness of childhood stroke

Stroke Foundation is urging parents and families to familiarise themselves with the signs of stroke in children, as part of a new awareness campaign. Childhood...

Raiders ready for another new challenge

Old Paradians find themselves in a familiar position as they head into the Northern Football League division 2 season. Twelve months ago, the Raiders joined...

McLay steps up for the Cannons

New Calder Cannons girls captain Jade McLay is hoping to use her experiences the past couple of years to help her side take the...

Kangaroos’ look back with mixed feelings

The Greenvale Kangaroos feel disappointed after the Victorian Premier Cricket season, but will take a lot of positives into the future. The Kangaroos won just...

Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

EDFL Tullamarine has announced a new look leadership group for the Essendon District Football League women’s season. Laura Damore has been named captain, with Taylah...

Finals race heats up

Finals are heating up in some competitions, while seasons are coming to a close in other competitions and others just getting underway. Star Weekly...

Bulls into finals

Bundoora won a final round thriller to ensure its spot in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield finals. The Bulls entered the final round...

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...

Encouraging more girls into alternative education

This International Women’s Day, the team at Global Village Learning (GVL) is reflecting on a challenge in alternative education — why is there often...

Downsizers drive demand at eco-friendly Beveridge community

The first release of sustainable homes in the latest land lease community in Beveridge is attracting strong interest from local downsizers looking for green,...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

Discover your next adventure

Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to the city on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to...

Bundoora’s best nursery and toddler care

Papilio Early Learning Bundoora is quickly building a strong reputation, with more than 100 families already enrolled or on the waitlist for 2025 since...

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...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

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...

Saturday public transport for Labor Day public holiday

Public transport services will mostly run to a Saturday timetable on the Labour Day public holiday on Monday, March 10. As with all public holidays,...

Scouts need a new home

Craigieburn’s growing scout community could benefit from a new facility after Hume Council backed a motion to find a more suitable site for...

Craigieburn SES marks 50 years

Craigieburn’s State Emergency Service (SES) unit is celebrating the 50th anniversary of serving the community and is encouraging new recruits to join the ranks. Since...

Ricotta festival is back for its fifth instalment

Thomastown’s popular Ricotta Festival is back to provide locals with a cheesy grin for a fifth time, offering authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment and...

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...

Motorcyclist dies in Wollert crash

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Wollert early this morning Emergency services were called to Epping Road about 3am after a male rider...

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Raiders ready for another new challenge

Old Paradians find themselves in a familiar position as they head into the Northern Football League division 2 season. Twelve months ago, the Raiders joined...