At least 800 grey-headed flying foxes were recorded dead in Brimbank Park during an extreme heat event this month, with rescue volunteers and politicians saying lives could have been saved if the state government had coordinated a statewide emergency response plan. Temperatures climbed past 40…
It was a day almost eight years in the making for Caroline Springs George Cross on Saturday. The Georgies made their return to the National…
Residents across Melbourne’s north and west are being called upon to reduce their water consumption as state storage levels fall to 61% of capacity. This current level marks a decrease…
Research taken from Deakin University has suggested most Australian children are at risk of developing high blood pressure at a younger age due to eating too much salt. In a…
Smartwatches and other wearable devices are ubiquitous in the world of sport and fitness. But how well do they really measure when other variables are in play? That’s exactly what…
New East Sunbury female football ambassador Emma Grant wants to ensure the female footballers get the same opportunities as male counterparts. The former AFLW player and now Richmond AFLW assistant…
Bundoora United has received a massive boost ahead of the Victorian Premier League women’s competition. After finishing third last season and making the grand final, the side is aiming to…
The Western Warriors are hoping a bit more consistency will push them into the Victorian Netball League finals for the first time. The Warriors have finished with six wins in…
Australian women face significant risk when disclosing gender-based violence in sport and often receive inadequate or harmful responses according to new research from La Trobe Univeristy. The research project, supported…
Celebrities are promoting their own alcohol products on Instagram without clear disclosure of advertising content and almost all posts are visible to underage users, according to new research from La…
One door closed and another opened for new Keilor Thunder signing Matt Johns. Johns, who had been playing in Queensland, was set to play basketball overseas late last year. When…
Victoria’s Multicultural Health Advisory Committee has been expanded in an effort to make the state’s health system more inclusive and diverse. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas unveiled the strengthened and expanded…
