The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has granted the operator of Kealba landfill, Barro Group, an extension to 19 March to demonstrate why its licence should not be suspended. It is the second time the EPA has granted the extension, citing it was doing so…
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of the Twinning Project to the Ripley Unit at Marngoneet Prison. This initiative, which focuses on young men…
About 100 locals attended a Lunar New Years celebration on Thursday 19 February, hosted by Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services at its Sunshine campus. Students, alongside friends, family and local…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 183103 Hazardous manual handling is the biggest cause of workplace injuries in Victoria, according to WorkSafe. The state’s work safety regulator said it has…
Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has lost patience with companies that fail to show how they are reducing packaging waste, warning they risk significant penalties if they don’t comply with…
Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI ‘digital companions’ marketed as a…
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are encouraged to apply for a fresh round of funding grants launched by the state government. On Wednesday, Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced that…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 255196 Wyndham council has decided to not ask the federal government what it should do on Australia Day. On Tuesday February 24, councillors debated…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 330725 One of the Sunbury Jets greatest ever players will be back on at Boardman Stadium this Big V men’s championship season. After some…
Lise Muliaga’s five young children had every reason to fall apart after her death. After all, it was their father Rimoni Muliaga, who took her life at their home in…
Melton council has called for urgent clarity and expanded works as part of the long-awaited Western Freeway upgrade, unanimously backing a call for answers at its 23 February meeting. Council…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 322848 Speed limit changes are coming to Macedon Ranges town centres. Following consultation with the community, Macedon Ranges council said it has received formal…
