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  • Aussie oral habits revealed

    Aussie oral habits revealed

    Most children have their first visit to the dentist years later than recommended a new survey has revealed. Data from an Australian Dental Association’s (ADA)…

  • New grants for Victorian veterans

    Veterans and their families can now apply for new grants that honour their service and support their wellbeing. The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund offers grants…

  • Submissions open for Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

    Submissions open for Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

    The 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are now open for submissions. Established in 1985, the awards champion and recognise excellence across a diverse range of…

  • Reforms to medicine in aged care proposed

    Reforms to medicine in aged care proposed

    The state government has introduced new legislation into parliament that seeks to restrict who can administer certain medications in aged care facilities. The Drugs, Poisons…

  • High school financial education challenge

    High school financial education challenge

    Schools across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne are encouraged to participate in the Suncorp Bank ESSI Money Challenge. The annual financial literacy initiative…

  • Servo plan location concerns

    Servo plan location concerns

    A planning application for an independent service station on Coburns Road in Melton has received mixed reviews. As reported by Star Weekly, Melton MP Steve…

  • Barry Taylor Shelter proposal

    Barry Taylor Shelter proposal

    An upcoming spectator shelter could be named in honour former local athletics stalwart Barry Taylor, with Melton council to begin community consultation. Raised at the…

  • Rockbank school construction calls

    Rockbank school construction calls

    A request for urgent attention to the delivery of government schools in Rockbank will be sent to the state government from Melton council. The notice…

  • Comedic twist on family expectations

    Comedic twist on family expectations

    For those looking to get their laughs from somewhere new this August, look no further than Brown Women Comedy at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. No…

  • Path decision deferred

    Path decision deferred

    Hobsons Bay council has deferred a decision on a proposed new pathway in Spotswood due to confusion over whether it should be shared by cyclists…

  • Brett gets on his bike again

    Brett gets on his bike again

    Veteran Altona cyclist Brett Marlow had a good answer when asked why he was saddling up for the Great Vic Bike Ride again this year.…

  • Working bee

    Working bee

    Residents wishing to have a fun and productive morning on the weekend should head to an event hosted by the Horseshoe Bend community group on…