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Next cybersecurity experts set to graduate

The second cohort of interns in a statewide cyber internship program are about to graduate as part of efforts to increase Victoria’s cyber security. Provided...

New service to resolve rental disputes

Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday, June 23. According to the state government, RDRV will help renters and rental providers settle...

Treaty negotiations continue

The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty. Premier Jacinta...

New watchdog in building industry reforms

Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week, becomes law. The bill to reform...

The reason you could be getting a shock tax bill this year

Workers in the gig economy could be in for a shock tax bill this year, says Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia. Income generated from...

Fashion on show in Macedon

The Gallery's beloved fashion parade is celebrating 20 years. For the past two decades, every July the best display of local fashion is exhibited,...

Deadly roads for wildlife

A Victorian Parliamentary inquiry is delving into the impact of wildlife roadstrikes on rescuers and motorists. In Melbourne’s outer north, Sunbury, Oaklands and Somerton...

Falcons keep firing

It’s so far, so good for Wyndhamvale in the Western Football League division 2 competition. The Falcons are undefeated after 10 rounds and put out...

Boys emerging cricket squads announced

Cricket’s next generation has been named in the Cricket Victoria boys emerging under-17 and under-19 squads. Commencing on June 29, the under-19s program closely mirrors...

De Domizio re-signs for United

Kiara De Domizio will deliver more exhilarating clutch moments in the A-League Women after re-signing with Western United for the 2025-26 season. The 23-year-old has...

Western NL names association champs team

The Western Netball League has announced a strong side for the Netball Victoria Association Championships later this month. The WNL will contest the open...

Female pathway squads named

Cricket Victoria has unveiled its under-16 and under-19 female emerging player programs for the 2025-26 season. Female talent development manager Cassandra Brock said the talent...

City West score big

It wasn’t the City West Falcons' most polished performance but it didn’t stop them from producing the highest score of the Victorian Netball League...

Club Tarneit: the home of entertainment

Just over 12 months since opening its doors, Club Tarneit is delivering on its promise to bring something new to the west – a...

New chapter of care – and fun at Manor Lakes!

Retired headmaster Robert Renton believes in making the most of the opportunities each new chapter of his life presents. The 79-year-old lives at Uniting AgeWell...

Music is for everyone at Wyndham Lodge

In the sunny music room at Baptcare’s Wyndham Lodge Residential Aged Care community, the choir is in good voice. Lyric sheets are handed around, but...

How IPC Health helps you stay at home

The aim of the Commonwealth Government Funded Home Care Packages program is to provide coordinated care and services that help older Australians live independently...

Tuesdays are ‘eccellente’ at Wyndham Lodge

Tuesdays are eccellente at Wyndham Lodge’s Italian Club “Tuesday is my favourite day of the week,” says Baptcare volunteer Concetta Cini. For the past eight...

Regal in force over King’s birthday long weekend

Victoria Police is launching a major road safety operation for the King’s Birthday long weekend. This four-day Road Policing Enforcement Campaign, Operation Regal, will run...

Social media eating ills

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia,...

Free period products a bloody good idea

Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria...

Dialing up abortion care

Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options,...

Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma

Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce...

Tech neck a growing concern

With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text...

Lauren aims for zero deaths

Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong...

Check your chimneys this winter

CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria earlier this month. On Saturday,...

Warming coat drive

Members of a western suburbs church have donated more than 280 items of winter clothing to help Wyndham and Bacchus Marsh residents to stay...

Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

Sharing migrants’ journeys

An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film,...

Mayor defends funds plan

Wyndham council's plan to use leftover developer contribution funding from Point Cook for a community events space – which might be built outside the...

Four youths arrested after evade through Melbourne’s west

Police have arrested four youths after an allegedly stolen vehicle evaded police in Melbourne’s west. The silver Honda Accord was first sighted on Thomas Carr...

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The reason you could be getting a shock tax bill this...

Workers in the gig economy could be in for a shock tax bill this year, says Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia. Income generated from...