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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 13, 2024

Expand your mind at local library

A CHRISTMAS party at Lerderderg Library tomorrow morning promises to take minds to undiscovered places through the power of philosophical reflection. The Bacchus Marsh Philosophy...

December 10, 2024

One-off $400 payment to benefit students

THE Victorian Government's $280 million School Saving Bonus program has been rolled out with approximately 700,000 families guaranteed to receive a one-off payment of...

December 10, 2024

Crackdown on hate crime

NEW anti-vilification and social cohesion laws are set to be introduced in Victoria under the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024. The...

December 9, 2024

More protections for victims and witnesses

VICTIMS and witnesses in family violence, sexual offence and stalking cases will be better protected after the test for cross-examination is strengthened under the...

December 8, 2024

Multiple world titles for Darley powerlifter

TEENAGE powerlifting showstopper Kelley Clifford has taken all before him at the recent World Powerlifting Championships in Chicago, breaking five world records in the...

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...

December 3, 2024

Energise and recharge at Summer Solstice retreat

THE approaching Summer Solstice on Saturday 21 December will be observed in Darley via an afternoon of restorative yoga, crystal healing and sound therapy. Set...

December 2, 2024

Moonlite Theatre to present festive variety show

THE next edition of BacchChat at Lerderderg Library on Saturday 7 December will feature a special festive variety show directed by Shannon Nicholson, with...

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...