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Filling the mental gap

A Keilor man is one of the driving forces behind a new foundation aiming to fill the gaps in the provision of mental health...

Machetes to be banned in Vic

An Australian-first machete ban may be ineffective in stemming the tide of knife crime, with thugs likely to ignore it or turn to substitute...

NBA coming to Melbourne

Melbourne will host two historic NBA games at Melbourne Park later this year. The New Orleans Pelicans will square off against Melbourne United and the...

Engineered stone safety measures

Stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the recent ban on engineered stone – with advice and guidance to more than 1,100 operators across...

Hearing loss linked to dementia

Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss are risk factors for dementia. That’s the finding of a nationwide survey on...

Victorian emergency volunteers head north

More than 50 volunteers and staff from the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have gone to Queensland to assist...

A colourful fun

The Brimbank colour festival returns for its second year, bringing colour, activity, and fun for all members of the family. The event run by the...

Work for Bulls

Bundoora will need to bat well to claim the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield after some lapses on day one proved costly. The Bulls,...

Kookas on top

Rivergum has put itself in the prime position to claim its first Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield title. Despite the heat on Saturday, the...

Magpies add depth

Twelve months under the belt together has Roxburgh Park primed to attack the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. The Magpies finished last season...

Tenabel steps up at Calder Cannons

New Calder Cannons girls co-coach Nic Tenabel is thriving with the opportunity to work full time in football. Tenabel joins Ross Smith as a co-coach...

City West Falcons off to flier

City West Falcons coach Marg Lind was left pleasantly surprised by her side’s opening round win against the Western Warriors in the Victorian Netball...

Kako to debut

Isaac Kako will make his AFL debut for Essendon on Friday. The 18-year-old will become the 1200th player to don the sash when he suits...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Make a beeline for Putnam County

There’s something special about watching a story unfold on stage — especially when that story is packed with humor, heart and a little friendly...

The beginning of a new chapter

Tarneit’s Ciang Ajeic decided it was time to perform his first solo show as a stand-up comedian, and that is the only reason he...

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...

Residents pitch budget wishlists

A business start-up accelerator, a fenced dog sensory park in Greenvale, and an urban farm in Broadmeadows are among the ideas floated for inclusion...

Neurodiversity fires creativity behind Matties Minis

Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week , Cade Lucas spoke to South Kingsville artist Matt Mak and partner Lauren Kerr about his recent ADHD diagnosis,...

Calls for new Whittlesea police station

Liberal Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell has urged the state government to fund a new police station in Whittlesea township in the 2025-26 state...

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Engineered stone safety measures

Stonemasons and construction industries are adapting to the recent ban on engineered stone – with advice and guidance to more than 1,100 operators across...

A colourful fun