In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025, introducing tough new penalties for those who abuse, assault, or threaten customer-facing workers. Under the new laws, which will be…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527936 Footscray further stamped itself at the top of the ladder with an outright win against the Greenvale Kangaroos…
Moorabool council is calling on governments to move beyond studies and promises and deliver tangible upgrades to the west’s road network, as congestion in Bacchus Marsh emerges as a focal…
A hotel will be developed on Mickleham Road in Westmeadows despite hundreds of objections. In December 2025, the state government approved a permit to use and develop land between Mickleham…
Nature lovers, local volunteers and and environment enthusiasts can now register for Hume’s 2026 nature stewards program. The environmental education course spans over 10 weeks, designed to connect people with…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 323327 Moorabool’s Australia Day celebrations will bring together people from all around the world as 56 new citizens officially call Australia home. The new…
A Newport man is facing dozens of drugs and weapons charges after raids conducted by VIPER Taskforce detectives on Monday. Two search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Newport…
A local language school is helping Wyndham’s Ethiopian community preserve its native languages through Amharic classes. Afroage’s free classes for children aged 5-12 are designed to create a bilingual generation…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 Police arrested two people after a car was allegedly set alight in Seddon on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a…
Sunbury residents that are passionate about the environment are being urged to apply for Hume council’s Nature Stewards program. The 10‑week environmental education course is designed to connect people with…
Kyneton residents are being encouraged to attend a community information session to learn more about bushfire readiness. Kyneton Fire Brigade will host the information session at Bushland Resort on Thursday…
Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across weekends in the Macedon Ranges in January, wineries across the regions are opening up their cellar doors in…
