Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint and reducing waste going to landfill. The material, called cardboard-confined rammed earth, is composed entirely of cardboard, water and soil – making it reusable and recyclable. In Australia…
A cute and meaningful program is looking for dogs and their owners to help children learn to read. Story Dogs is a therapeutic program that…
Macedon Ranges council has advised road works have started on Boundary Road in Lancefield. Works began on Monday 23 February on a section of Boundary Road, located west of Melbourne-Lancefield…
At just 19 years old, Maryam Zuhair has publicly exhibited her first collection of paintings, ‘Mother Nature’s Creation’ in Craigieburn. Zuhair said she never imagined she would see her artwork…
The Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) charity is calling for community support to help establish a women’s and children’s shelter in Hume. WCS chief executive Annabelle Daniel said there is a…
A Melton South childcare centre has come under fire after an unannounced visit from the Victorian Early Childhood Regulator Authority (VECRA) revealed multiple breaches of national law and regulations relating…
Werribee recruit Charlie Lazzaro wants to get back to enjoying his football. Lazzaro joins the Tigers after one year at fellow Victorian Football League club Port Melbourne after being delisted…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 449514 It was heartbreak for Yarraville-Footscray as it fell just short of claiming a second straight Bowls Victoria weekend premier division premiership on Sunday…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246677 Whittlesea councillors have called on the state government to protect green wedge areas from urban sprawl after council approved a plan for a…
A governance review by Macedon Ranges council has revealed no further action will be taken against Cr Dominic Bonanno after her was caught speeding and drink driving. Cr Bonanno, who…
Brimbank residents can take part in Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday 1 March, alongside hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country. Brimbank council said the community can make…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 505473 The Woodend Lions Club are gearing up for its annual art show. In its 51st year, the show will feature local artists of…
