Young designers in the spotlight
Victoria’s best and brightest design students from the graduating 2020 VCE cohort are being showcased in the annual 'Top Designs' exhibition at Melbourne Museum....
Back in the swing of things
Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but last year highlighted even more their importance as...
Spreading Easter joy
Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre has given back to the community this Easter.
To help those doing it tough, the centre has donated non-perishable food and...
Police impound vehicles as part of Operation Nexus
A 15-year-old boy allegedly driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol was among those caught during a police Easter road blitz.
A Hoppers Crossing...
COVID fragments found in wastewater in western suburbs
Residents in Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina and Werribee are being urged to be on high alert after viral fragments of COVID-19 were detected in...
Mercy Health administers thousandth COVID jab
A Werribee Mercy Hospital staff member has received the thousandth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the site.
Nurse unit manager Kate Bermingham was chosen to...
Keepers of history
Today, the Royal Australian Air Force marks 100 years of service to Australia – a date especially important to the Point Cook RAAF base,...
Research from the heart
A Tarneit resident is taking part in a genetic heart study after her brother was discovered to have a fully blocked artery, with no...
School’s ’cultural tapestry’ celebrated
Saltwater College last week celebrated the uniqueness of its pupils for Harmony Day.
The day is dedicated to highlighting cultural diversity in Australia.
Performing arts director...
Out from COVID cloud
One year after opening its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverdale Village Shopping Centre in Tarneit has finally been able to hold a celebration...
‘Pain ahead’ for mum-and-dad investors
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria says there will be "pain ahead" for mum-and-dad investors when new rental laws take effect from Wednesday, while...
Arts out of the woods
After a year of restricted access due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton has reopened with a new program.
The...
Welcome boost for volunteer groups
Emergency services in Tarneit are set to receive a major investment from the Victorian government.
More than $97,000 has been announced by the state to...
Help stock the op shop
Volunteers at the Uniting Opportunity Shop in Werribee are calling for donations.
The op shop is seeking donations of good quality children’s clothing and footwear,...
CFA brigade among the best
Werribee’s volunteer firefighters have performed above the state average for emergency response times.
The Victorian standard for responding to class two emergency incidents - significant...