News
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Calls for new specialist development schools
Families, educators and disability advocates across Melbourne’s west are calling on the state government to commit to building a new special development school (SDS), warning…
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Migrants helping others build new lives
Five migrants and former refugees who sought help to find employment after arriving in Australia are now part of a team successfully supporting other new…
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Pink Angels comes to Brimbank
The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month. Money raised on…
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Smelly problem lingers
A strong odour resembling rotting meat continues to affect residents in the Sunshine-area, prompting questions about the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) enforcement on the companies…
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Changing young lives
Anglicare Victoria, the state’s largest provider of out-of-home care, has put out an urgent call to locals in the west to become foster carers. For…
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Chainsaw attack in Point Cook
Police are investigating a criminal damage incident in Point Cook that occurred on Thursday 12 February. Officers responded to reports of a man damaging the…
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One-way screws stop two-bit thieves
In the fight against number plate thefts, police in Melton are hosting a ‘Safe Pl8’ event where locals can learn how to secure anti-theft screws…
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Mandatory training, mounting costs
Moorabool Council is calling on the state government and peak local government bodies to boost professional development opportunities for councillors amid concerns ratepayers are footing…
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Fruity festival returns
If you have a green thumb, are an aspiring gardener– or just really love fruit trees– then there’s an event for you. The much-loved Summer…
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Food funding starved
Lalor Neighbourhood House (LNH) volunteers have been left unable to feed over 90 families after the state government cut $45,000 in funding. LNH project coordinator…
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Book Club connections
Book lovers are invited to connect with likeminded people at the Romsey Library during a special event. The Romsey Library’s Book Club Connections event invites…
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Pedestrian crossing works
Construction of four raised pedestrian crossings are set to begin on Main Street Bacchus Marsh from Sunday 15 February as part of a state government…
