Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities
RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...
Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected
THE Federal Government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...
Graduates to save hundreds on student debt
AN estimated three million student debts across Australia will be reduced by hundreds of dollars, after legislation changing how indexation charges on the debts...
Food system strategy needed to feed growing population, inquiry says
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry has called on the state government to develop a whole-of-government food system strategy to secure the state's food supply into the...
Inquiry calls for local government rate cap review
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into local government funding has called for a review into the way rate caps are calculated but has stopped short of...
Geelong filmmaker up for AACTA award
A short film written by Geelong actor Cassidy Krygger has been named a contender in the 2025 AACTA Awards, Australia's most prestigious film and...
Major overhaul to Victoria’s health system announced
THE Victorian government has today (Thursday, August 8) confirmed an additional $1.5 billion in funding will be injected into Victoria’s health system, but forced...