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Take the stress out of Christmas and dine out

Dining out on Christmas Day is becoming increasingly popular and there are several reasons why more people are choosing to celebrate the holiday in...

Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat

While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore...

Christmas feasts accelerate food waste

A Senior Research Fellow from RMIT University has prompted the question of whether society needs to rethink its food consumption habits at Christmas. Dr...

Let there be light at Christmas

Christmas lights… let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking about why...

Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers

The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...

Christmas at the Lakes take two

The joy of Christmas will not be stopped with the 18th annual Christmas at the Lakes rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 at Breezewater Reserve...

Melton local lights up the neighbourhood

For 30 years, Melton local Sandra Brogan has spread Christmas cheer around her neighbourhood with an annual Christmas display at her home. The annual display...

Sunshine to welcome Lunar New Year

Set the date in your calendar’s now, as the busy Sunshine shopping precinct on Hampshire Road is set to be overrun by The Sunshine...

Christmas at the gallery

The Gallery Mt Macedon is hosting its annual Christmas at the Gallery Exhibition, featuring handmade works from 26 of its artist members. Running until mid-January,...

Merry Christmas everyone!

Children across Melbourne's northern suburbs, including Harrison, 9, are eagerly counting down the days until the big man in red arrives. As the end...

New judge appointed

A new judge has been appointed to the County Court of Victoria. The state government announced that it had chosen Krista Breckweg from Commonwealth Director...

Raising asbestos awareness

WorkSafe is reminding employers and workers to ensure they are safely dealing with potentially deadly asbestos, which continues to lurk in Victorian workplaces and...

Homelessness rising among working people

The number of working Victorians seeking homelessness help has surged to a record high, according to a new report. The Australian Institute of Health and...

Christmas lights fire warning

It is that time of year again when Victorians string up their Christmas lights and set up their Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday...

Study into concussion impact on women in sport

The state government is partnering with the AFL to deliver a first of its kind Australian study examining the impacts of concussion experienced by...

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Rideshare driver kidnapped and assaulted by passengers

A Meadow Heights man was hospitalised after being kidnapped and assaulted while working as a rideshare driver. The man picked up three men from an...