RACV reveals the cheapest electric vehicles this year
RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed that 2023's cheapest electric vehicle to own and operate is the MG ZS Excite Standard Range...
Repurposed Covid-19 van set to battle plant and animal diseases
The Victorian Government is giving a former Covid-19 rapid testing lab a new lease on life – transforming it into an emergency animal diagnostics...
National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students
The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Chinese students in Victoria to be wary of sophisticated and threatening scams targeting them after a massive rise...
7.5 per cent levy targeting short-stay platforms introduced in Victoria
The Victorian Government is set to introduce a short-stay accommodation levy as part of a multi-pronged approach as part of ‘Victoria’s Housing Statement –...
Joey Joy at Healesville Sanctuary
A fuzzy-eared youngster at Healesville Sanctuary is popping its head out of mum’s pouch delighting visitors during the
school holidays.
The little one with big eyes...
A coffee catch up to connect people with dementia with available services
Caladenia Dementia Care and Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) hosted a coffee catch up on 21 September as it is Dementia Action Week from...
A fun event for the school holidays
Mental Project and Healesville Library have collaborated to run a kid's book hunt event for the school holiday activity.
Children are encouraged to find second-hand...
Time for multiculture events to shine
The State government is supporting Victoria’s multicultural communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture with a new round of festivals and events grants.
Regional...
Jump into a crafty challenge for young cancer patients
A local haberdashery is running a challenge to support children and families living with cancer until the end of September.
Crumbz Craft has done several...
HICCI calls out for volunteer drivers
HICCI needs more volunteer drivers to carry out transport assistance as demand for medical and social appointments has soared lately.
HICCI’s executive officer Alison Gommers...
Snakes spotted as September sun sparks sighting season
A string of warm, sunny days at the start of September has seen snakes come out in droves earlier than usual.
Snakes were being spotted...
Facing housing issues head on
A target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade has been set as part of the State Government's major shakeup of the planning...
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New research on teenage reading
In September 2023, we reported the findings of the Australia Reads Research Review to help readers understand contemporary reading trends.
A non-profit organisation, Australia...
