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$2.5m pledged for Dwyer Street Reserve
The Liberal Party has pledged $2.5 million to help upgrade Kalkallo's Dwyer Street Reserve if it wins the federal election.
While the election has yet...
Waste taskforce expanded
A trial Hume taskforce working to reduce dumped rubbish in 12 suburbs will be extended citywide and become a permanent program after council’s clean-up...
Company fined $90,000 over sexual harrassment
A painting company has been fined $90,000 after its manager insisted he and a worker get a hotel room and give each other massages.
Oz...
Virtual emergency department hits milestone
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), based at Northern Hospital, has reached 500,000 patient consultations since launching in 2020.
Set up to ease pressure on...
Whittlesea’ war on waste
People who dump commercial quantities of waste in Whittlesea could be named and shamed as the council ramps up its efforts to tackle its...
Hume tackles racism with new booklet
Three northern Melbourne councils are launching an anti-racism support booklet to help residents report incidents and access local and statewide support services.
Hume , Darebin...
RACV urges driveway caution
RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety in order to prevent the injury or death of children.
The Coroners Court of...
HPV vaccine also critical for boys
Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorian parents to check their children’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status, with new data showing one in three survey...
LGBTIQA+ grants available
The state government is funding LGBTIQA+ organisations to help them expand support and strengthen services now and into the future.
Minister for Equality...
WorkSafe return to work grants return
Applications are open for WorksSafe’s return to work innovations grants.
The grants provide funding for Victoria workforce and community initiatives that help injured employees recover...
Engraving the Ranges
Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at...
McVicar takes Cavalcade to comedy festival
Young Williamstown comedian Ned McVicar has been given an opportunity that many seasoned stand-ups would kill for.
McVicar is one of six up and coming...
Kaleidoscope Festival returns
Celebrate Wyndham's cultural diversity at Point Cook Pop-Up Park throughout April.
The celebrations form part of the Kaleidoscope Festival, which is run by CoLocal, developer...
Stand-up night to bring laughs to Brimbank
From comedy big-wigs to lesser known talents packed with a spotlight-worthy sense of humour, seven comics will put together an extraordinary jest-fest at the...
Friendship cafe: connections and coffee
Loneliness and isolation have become growing concerns, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic.
To address this, Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TNH) established the Friendship Cafe,...
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Health hub to heal workforce woes
La Trobe University is addressing Australia’s chronic health workforce shortage head-on, investing $82 million into a new state-of-the-art clinical teaching building at its Bundoora...
