January 14, 2025
Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days
Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take...
January 7, 2025
Blood donors urgently sought following New Year cancellations
THE Australian Red Cross and Lifeblood have Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors this week after a record number of planned...
January 6, 2025
Wilderness paramedics stand by for summer response
WITH Victorians heading outdoors this summer, Ambulance Victoria's (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness areas across the...
January 6, 2025
Survey result urges better policy for a positive ripple effect
Fears about the future and finances are among the most common negative influences on young people's mental health, according to a new survey of...
January 4, 2025
Total Fire Ban declared for Sunday across much of Victoria
THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the Central, North Central, Southwest, Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow (Sunday, January 5). Tomorrow’s...
December 28, 2024
health checklist this summer
The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...
December 17, 2024
Federal funding to support public interest journalism
COUNTRY Press Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a package to better sustain and support public interest journalism over the coming years. The...
December 15, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Monday
THE CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) due to elevated fire danger conditions for tomorrow (Monday, December 16) that will apply across...
November 10, 2024
Peppa Pig to tour locally next year
Peppa Pig will be back touring Australia next year for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day...
September 6, 2024
Nominations open soon for local council elections
CANDIDATES ready to stand in October's local council postal elections across Victoria are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC) updated Candidate Helper...
September 3, 2024
Program aims to ease stress among small business owners
RUNNING a small business can be exciting and empowering but can also involve stress and pressure coming from many directions. Without healthy coping strategies, these...
August 12, 2024
Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show
SETTING out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other...
August 12, 2024
Paris Olympics: Day 16 results
AUSTRALIA: 18 gold, 19 silver, 16 bronze (fourth overall) How the Aussies fared on Day 16 AUSTRALIAN MEDALLISTS SILVER Matt Richardson (men's keirin) has claimed his third medal...
August 11, 2024
Paris Olympics: Aussies in action on Day 16 and Day 15 results
AUSTRALIA: 18 gold, 18 silver, 14 bronze (third overall) What's on tonight? MAJOR AUSTRALIAN MEDAL HOPES Falling to the powerhouse USA in the basketball semi-final, the Opals...
August 10, 2024
Paris Olympics: Aussies in action on Day 15 and Day 14 results
AUSTRALIA: 18 gold, 16 silver, 14 bronze (third overall) What's on tonight? MAJOR AUSTRALIAN MEDAL HOPES Middle-distance star Jessica Hull is daring to believe she can upset...
July 26, 2024
New kinder announced for Kennington
KENNINGTON is getting a new kindergarten next to its primary school, one of eight to be built across the state by the Victorian government. Premier...
July 25, 2024
APCO Foundation’s Giving Day set to return
THE APCO Foundation Giving Day is back in 2024, with its second edition to be held on Tuesday next week. This year, all donations will...
March 29, 2024
Historic Elstow’s new era
Edwardian beauty "Elstow" is being presented to market for the first time after a meticulous restoration and respectful modern extension by multi-award-winning custom builder...
March 28, 2024
Win tickets to see Chris Isaak
PLATINUM-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak is returning to Australia for the first time since 2016, including at Geelong's Mt Duneed Estate...
January 12, 2024
Get out and get moving at Family Ride
TOUR de France champion Cadel Evans is challenging everyone to go screen-free for an hour a day and reap the health benefits, and GeelongPort...
July 15, 2023
Building wealth in the new financial year: three resolutions to transform your finance
THE new financial year is here, and it might be a great time to consider refocusing on your financial goals and resolutions. Who said it...
June 6, 2022
Henderson appointed to shadow cabinet
GEELONG-based Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has scored a promotion, named as one of the ten women in the twenty-four person shadow cabinet announced by...
June 1, 2022
Why Australians are going crazy for tiny houses
THE demand for tiny houses surged around the world with the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia is no exception. Underpinning this growth trend for tiny houses is...
April 2, 2022
May 21 confirmed for federal election
Australians will go to the polls for a federal election on May 21 following a six-week campaign, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. The election will...
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