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Jump into a crafty challenge for young cancer patients

A local haberdashery is running a challenge to support children and families living with cancer until the end of September. Crumbz Craft has done several...

Time for multicultural events to shine

The Labor government is supporting Victoria’s multicultural communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture with a new round of festivals and events grants. Regional...

Repurposed Covid-19 van set to battle plant and animal diseases

The Victorian Government is giving a former Covid-19 rapid testing lab a new lease on life – transforming it into an emergency animal diagnostics...

AEC calls for temporary workers to help referendum voting in Casey

With the referendum confirmed for Saturday 14 October 2023, the AEC is looking for 28 people across the Casey region to work at the...

‘Ribbiting’ frog talk for gardeners

Residents across the Yarra Ranges got the chance to learn about all things amphibian for their gardens in Lilydale on Thursday 14 September. David...

RACV reveals the cheapest electric vehicles this year

RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed that 2023's cheapest electric vehicle to own and operate is the MG ZS Excite Standard Range...

HICCI puts a call out for volunteer drivers

HICCI needs more volunteer drivers to carry out transport assistance as demand for medical and social appointments has soared lately. HICCI’s executive officer Alison Gommers...

National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students

The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Chinese students in Victoria to be wary of sophisticated and threatening scams targeting them after a massive rise...

Jumping for Joy at Healesville Sanctuary

A fuzzy-eared youngster at Healesville Sanctuary is popping its head out of mum’s pouch delighting visitors during the school holidays. The little one with big...

El Niño declared across Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology

El Niño has officially been announced as underway across Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, with locals being warned to be prepared. The announcement...

7.5 per cent levy targeting short-stay platforms introduced in Victoria

The Victorian Government is set to introduce a short-stay accommodation levy as part of a multi-pronged approach as part of ‘Victoria’s Housing Statement –...

Almost $20,000 granted to help support the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum

The Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum (FOLP) have received a massive boost in their efforts to protect one of the state’s faunal emblems from...

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