More than $300 million has been returned to Victorians through the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state government has announced. Over three billion cans and bottles have also been recycled through the scheme, which the state government attributes to Victorians using the CDS as a…

More than $6 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and ketamine has been seized and several alleged drug traffickers charged following recent police busts. Separate investigations uncovered two alleged drug trafficking syndicates – one operating in Williams Landing and another in Diamond Creek. A 30-year-old…

As cost-of-living pressures rise, many families are facing barriers to healthy food, safe places to be active, and opportunities to connect. To try and break down these barriers, more than 80 organisations across Victoria have been awarded $6.5 million in funding through VicHealth’s Growing Healthy…

More than 50 people were arrested in the western suburbs during a two-night operation in late March that targeted car thieves and dangerous drivers. Operation Shows ran on 25 and 26 March, combining local police with the Air Wing and Dog Squad specialist units. Across…

A Macedon Ranges sporting club has benefited from the Regional All Abilities Participation Grant. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced that Hanging Rock Cricket Club will receive a grant which will strengthen and expand on and off the field opportunities for people with disability. The club…