May 20, 2025
Victorian budget belt tightens but less squeeze on families
FAMILIES and vulnerable people feeling the pinch of cost of living have been offered a small boost in a stripped-back state budget reeling from...
May 20, 2025
Coalition dissolved: Nationals, Liberals to sit alone
THE National Party will go it alone on the federal Parliamentary benches in the next term of government, announcing today (Tuesday, May 20) they...
May 17, 2025
Adam Selwood passes away
FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May...
May 13, 2025
Liberals decide on new leadership
SUSSAN Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the Coalition's resounding election...
May 12, 2025
Police seek help to find missing boy Zane
VICTORIA Police are presently searching for and appealing for public assistance to help locate missing boy Zane. The 11-year-old boy was last seen in North...
May 3, 2025
Labor wins election as Dutton concedes, loses seat
LABOR will boost its numbers in the next federal Parliament with a stronger majority in a second term, as the Coalition look set to...
April 21, 2025
Australian Catholics mourning death of Pope Francis
MORE than five million Australian Catholics are in mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope died earlier today (Monday, April 21) aged 88,...
March 28, 2025
Voters offered ‘clear’ choice as election campaign begins
AUSTRALIANS have been asked to choose between their futures or more cuts as the prime minister fired the starting gun on an election campaign. Voters...
March 28, 2025
Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3
AUSTRALIANS will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date...
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
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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...
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