SES Point Cook opens
The Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) Point Cook Unit was officially opened on Friday, December 6.
SES staff, local volunteers and Point Cook MP Mathew...
OneSteel ordered to fund council greening project
OneSteel Recycling has been ordered to contribute $35,000 to a Wyndham council parkland project following legal action by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA).
The...
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Employment support
Are you 50 plus and want assistance from someone who understands? Employment Support strives to connect mentors and mentees to make this happen....
Man arrested over alleged burglary in Point Cook
Police have charged a 29-year-old man with aggravated burglary, theft, and unlawful assault following an alleged aggravated burglary in Point Cook on December 7.
Police...
State urges ladder safety over summer holidays
As Victorians prepare to deck their homes with Christmas decorations or complete jobs around the house during the upcoming holidays, the state is urging...
Action inside and outside the MCG on Boxing Day
This year’s Boxing Day Test will feature action both inside and outside the MCG, with the Summer Festival to take place in Yarra Park.
On...
Auslan training for ambulance officers
Victoria’s paramedics will soon be able to add sign language to their list of skills and qualifications with Ambulance Victoria (AV) introducing basic Auslan...
Beach report begins
Summer might have only just started, but with Melbourne experiencing five 30-plus degree days in November, the city’s beaches, including those at Williamstown and...
New chair for gambling and casino regulator
A former Acting Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police has been chosen to lead the state’s casino and gambling regulator.
On Wednesday, December 4, the state...
Zero tolerance for drink driving this summer
Victoria Police is issuing a zero-tolerance warning as new analysis reveals December is the worst month for drink driving on our roads.
Over the past...
Mental health boost for emergency workers
Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes announced a new $1 million Mental Wellbeing Grant initiative to be shared across five of our agencies.
“Our emergency service...
Support for work-related cancer
More support is on the way for Victorian workers and families, including those in Brimbank, who are impacted by work-related cancers.
The state government has...
United celebrates Africa
A celebration of African culture will take place at Ironbark Fields ahead of Western United's round seven clash with Macarthur FC on Saturday, December...
Uniting to spread Christmas cheer
Uniting VicTas Wyndham needs your help to ensure families will be able to experience the fun and joy of Christmas.
The Christmas Gifts for Families...
Christmas at the Lakes take two
The joy of Christmas will not be stopped with the 18th annual Christmas at the Lakes rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 at Breezewater Reserve...
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Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s
Research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) suggests that high blood pressure treatment should be part of Alzheimer’s disease prevention strategies.
Hypertension is...
