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Melbourne will host international shooting competition

The Melbourne Gun Club (MGC) has been successful in its application to hold the FITASC Universal Trench World Championships in 2026. Australia has sent a...

Focus on finding a way to free up vacant homes

The spotlight continues to be placed on vacant housing with the Victorian government and individuals each taking action to free up homes to be...

Future of Mobile Blackspot Program uncertain with no further funding announced

The future of the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program (MBSP) remains unknown after no funding was announced in the 2024/25 Budget, despite an audit...

Three… ways to support National Reconciliation Week

Running from Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June, this year’s National Reconciliation Week is running with the theme of ’Now More than Ever’...

National Reconciliation Week comes back

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is from 27 May to 3 June every year, like other parts of Australia, many events are going on across...

Councils come together to reconcile

The Cardinia and Yarra Ranges community came together recently in Emerald to share and learn about First Nations culture, with the theme ‘Now, More...

Stories big and small tell tale of healing

Healing from the trauma of an emergency like that of the June and October 2021 storms has been deeply rooted in creative recovery for...

Over 1000 Ford Transit vans recalled

1117 2023-24 Ford Transit Custom vans have been recalled due to a software issue. Due to a software issue within the Power Steering Control Module...

Measles and mpox warning for Victorian travellers

Victorians planning overseas travel this winter are being urged by the Department of Health to ensure their routine and travel vaccinations are up to...

Council aged care services ceasing by July, new providers appointed

With Yarra Ranges Council set to transition out of some aged care services at the end of June, volunteers and residents were still without...

Dig into Healesville Sanctuary’s National Reconciliation Week event this weekend

Healesville Sanctuary is showing off its statewide recognised Indigenous cultural event once more to celebrate National Reconciliation Week over the weekend from 1 and...

New Round Of Timber Innovation Grants Opens

Round 3 of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) is now open. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence announced on Friday 31 May that eligible native...

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Airing of the Quilts moved to St Joseph’s Primary School due...

Important news for anyone wanting to see the Airing of the Quilts exhibition. There has been a change of location due to predicted rain this...