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Increase to minimum wage welcomed

Australian Council of Social Service - media release ACOSS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Edwina MacDonald has said they welcome the Fair Work Commission’s $40 (5.2%)...

Winter chill brings increased home fire risk

CFA/FRV - media release As the cold weather sets in across the state and Victorians switch on their heaters to combat the chill, firefighters are...

Cutting even more red tape for renters

Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for renters to reclaim their bond money...

Smoke alarm – new bedroom essential

By Carol Saffer A young Melbourne couple escaped with their lives thanks to a fire alarm on their upper floor when their inner-city house was...

Recycle your unwanted paint

By Carol Saffer Paintback® is an Australian paint industry initiative founded in 2016 by Dulux, Haymes, PPG, Resene and Wattyl, designed to divert unwanted paint...

Characters create memories

By Carol Saffer Local mum and business owner Jen Wallis has a passion for making every child’s birthday memorable. Jen started Kids Parties Mascots in 2020...

Breath of fresh air for river

By Tim Bottams

Moorabool River advocacy group People for a Living Moorabool have responded to a funding announcement in the 2022/23 State...

Logo refresh gets go ahead

By Lachlan Ellis A new logo that is more accessible for the visually impaired, with the logo to be gradually adopted over the coming years,...

Friendship, fellowship and fun

By Carol Saffer When Noreen and Peter Tonks moved to Bacchus Marsh nine years ago to support their family with young children, they knew no-one...

Eagles “not considered at risk”

By Lachlan Ellis A local nature photographer is worried local animals could be accidentally poisoned by bait being used in Rowsley, but Parks Victoria says...

Triple Eight overrun by wildfire

By Michael Howard (HRV) Queen Elida wasn’t the only horse to strike a stunning blow at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night with Like A...

One Year On – Catch-Up and Book Launch

By Carol Saffer  Two community catch-ups to acknowledge one year since a significant storm event occurred on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 will be hosted by...