A man and his scooter: Arthur Ford single-handedly raises $26k for veterans
A man and his electric scooter are all it takes to support Lilydale’s veteran community.
Arthur Ford, now in his eighties, knows just how...
Survival against all odds
The tale of Joseph Leslie O’Rourke, a veteran of both World Wars, is one of luck, determination and a will to survive against all...
The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years
From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life...
A veteran’s tale of 100 years
In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World War II and back again,...
TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical...
Bushfire plans for horses are esential
Pets and larger animals such as horses need to be included in farm and household fire planning, to ensure both people and animals are...
Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government...
Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer...
Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas
Almost one in three Aussie pet parents will splurge more on squeaky toys than sweethearts as new GREENIES research reveals the extraordinary lengths Aussies...
Man assaulted while trying to intervene during fight
Police are investigating an assault in a carpark in Beaconsfield last year which left a man with a fractured eye socket.
Investigators have been told...
Longwarry store fire ‘suspicious’
A Longwarry business destroyed by fire is being treated as suspicious as police investigate.
Police and emergency services responded to a fire at Longwarry Convenience...
Year in Review: Pakenham Golf faces uncertain future
Golf in Pakenham has faced a turbulent few years, and 2025 has seen it shut down as the course’s existence is put into question.
In...
Make way for giant loads
Drivers travelling between Melbourne and Gippsland are warned of traffic disruptions over several nights in January, as two 55-metre-long loads make their way from...
