December 17, 2024
Reforms reign in pokies harm
NEW reforms have been introduced into the Victorian Parliament that will give poker machine players more control over how much they spend. The Gambling Legislation...
December 4, 2024
Financial boost for regional hospitals
VICTORIA'S regional health services have been encouraged to apply for their share of the seventy-five-million-dollar available in funding as part of the ninth round...
December 4, 2024
Grants available for community sports infrastructure
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Victorian Government's Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (RCSIF) and the 2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF). There are five...
December 3, 2024
L and P plate licences go digital
VICTORIAN drivers on their learners' permit and probationary licence can add their digital licences to their Service Victoria app or myVicRoads app for the...
November 27, 2024
Updated mental health program prompts food for thought
SEVERAL new programs have been added to the State Government's two-hundred-million-dollar Schools Mental Health Menu, the Minister for Education has announced. The Menu is designed...
November 27, 2024
Talent boost for regional partnerships
MORE than forty new nominees have been appointed to Victoria's nine Regional Partnerships economic development territories, bringing the total to sixty-seven people and reflecting...
November 20, 2024
Zero emission buses to be rolled out
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams has announced that Victoria's diesel bus fleet will be phased out and replaced by zero emission...
November 19, 2024
Cash prizes offered for road safety film ideas
VICTORIAN filmmakers and content creators between the ages of 18 and 30 are invited to submit "attention-grabbing concepts" for future road safety campaigns aimed...
November 12, 2024
Push to improve safety on local roads
ALMOST eighty local governments around the state have been granted as much as two million dollars each to improve their roads over the next...
November 12, 2024
Pill testing trial a first for Australia
VICTORIA will become the first state in Australia to trial pill testing after the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024...
November 5, 2024
Easier access to help for victims of crime
A NEW State Government initiative designed to help victims of crime access financial assistance outside of court will commence on 18 November. Known as the...
October 29, 2024
One billion dollars pledged to fix roads
The Victorian Government has announced a massive road maintenance "blitz" comprising thousands of projects ranging from road rehabilitation and resurfacing, to patching potholes and...
October 25, 2024
Find what’s over the Dark Rainbow at Pride Ball
RECENTLY-appointed Bendigo Pride Festival director Emma Ireland has hit the ground running with a bunch of new events pencilled in to add to the...
October 25, 2024
Scottish heritage to come to life
BENDIGO's local Scottish community and those interested in the country's deep cultural history are expected to come out in droves for the first annual...
October 21, 2024
Substantial grants available to develop future leaders
APPLICATIONS for grants of between $24,000 and $56,000 are now open as part of the Victorian Government's Future Ready 2025-2026 program. The grants are available...
October 18, 2024
Scottish heritage to come to life
BENDIGO's local Scottish community and those interested in the country's deep cultural history are expected to come out in droves for the first annual...
October 18, 2024
Funds to stimulate mental health workforce
ALMOST 300 scholarships and grants have been announced by the State Government in a bid to retain and recruit mental health nurses, allied health...
October 17, 2024
Fearless women short film extravaganza
THE amazing feats of female adventurers from different cultures and sports around the world will be presented at the Women's Adventure Film Tour 2024...
October 17, 2024
Slim Dusty Band to grace The Vine
AUSTRALIAN country music fans are expected to flock in droves to the Golden Vine Hotel in King Street on Thursday 31 October to bear...
October 17, 2024
INXS tribute is What You Need
INXS fans will have a rare chance to relive the musical brilliance of Michael Hutchence and co. in person when the "fully immersive" Australian...
October 17, 2024
Bumper baby Expo ready for debut
EXPECTANT mums, those with little ones and their families will be able to access a huge amount of like-minded service providers and experts at...
October 13, 2024
Boutique to offer pre-loved women’s fashion
A NEW shop offering second-hand, high-end women's products is about to open at the old Beehive Building in Pall Mall just in time for...
September 11, 2024
Helping young people run fun, safe events
APPLICATIONS are now open for FReeZA 2025-2027, a grants program that helps young people organise affordable drug, alcohol and smoke free festivals, live music...
August 21, 2024
Funds for footy-netball club upgrades
APPLICATIONS are now open for major grants to improve the facilities of regional and outer metropolitan netball and football clubs, including upgrading court lighting,...
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