During the winter school holidays children can participate in a range of fun and impactful new arts experiences at ArtPlay designed by an ensemble of young idea makers called the By Kids for Kids Collective. For the past year, during a couple of catch ups each school term, the collective have reinvented the mixed messages...Read More
New campaign aims to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths in built up metropolitan areas
Pedestrians are being urged to “Stop. Look. Live.” as part of a new Crime Stoppers Victoria campaign delivered in partnership with Victoria Police. The campaign will focus on reducing the number of pedestrians seriously injured or killed while crossing the road in built up areas, where there is a speed limit of 60km/h. Crime Stoppers...Read More
Tickets go on sale for all season 2023/24 women’s and men’s internationals. All five Australian men’s NRMA Insurance Tests to take place in the holiday period. World champion women’s team to play across seven Australian cities. Entry level prices to men’s international matches have been frozen for the eighth consecutive year. Tickets to this summer’s...Read More
Safe Work Australia has launched the Deliver yourself home safely (www.swa.gov.au/deliversafely) campaign this week, a national public communications campaign that focuses on the safety of food delivery workers across Australia. The food delivery industry has experienced significant growth in Australia in recent years, as digital ‘gig economy’ platforms grow in popularity. With this, there has...Read More
The Conservation Regulator is seeking information from the public after magpies were recently detected with caged legs and chains around their necks in Hoppers Crossing. Five to ten magpies have been affected, some of which were found alive but sadly several were found dead. One bird had to be euthanised after a vet assessed it...Read More
PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK WITH A TRIBUTE TO ITS “CHANGE MAKERS”
Puffing Billy Railway, a beloved heritage steam railway that has been operating for over 120 years, is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023 by honouring its dedicated volunteers who have contributed to the railway’s evolution throughout the years. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme of “Change Makers” is particularly fitting for Puffing Billy Railway,...Read More
Multicultural leaders come together to support the Red Shield Appeal, launched by Head of The Salvation Army Commissioner Miriam Gluyas
The Salvation Army’s National Multicultural Launch, as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal, was launched on Friday 5 May 2023 by Head of The Salvation Army Australia, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Jodi McKay, former Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, former Leader of the Opposition, and business leader, bringing together business, community, and media leaders...Read More
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir celebrated its 18th Anniversary (Patotsav) in the presence of priests over the easter weekend
All devotees and disciples were working frantically on this mega-event for many months and weeks. There has been tremendous support and the greatest love has been given by the communities. All devotees from the age of 5 years to 95 years old partook in this grand celebration. The whole event was based on Dasham Skandha Purana to enlighten Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma. Read More
You will find an introduction, latest updates and available resource materials regarding the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). You can use these to create awareness about this fast-spreading mosquito-borne virus. Resources include in-language written resources, audio grabs, social posts and tiles that you can share with your CALD audiences.Read More
The new Smartraveller campaign, launched by the Australia Government, encourages Australian travellers to make Smartraveller their first destination. Each month, there are more than 1 million departures from Australia and, at any point in time, there are around 1,250 cases of Australians needing help overseas. The best way to stay safe is to be prepared....Read More