AAMI data shows wildlife collisions are a major road safety issue, with 41 per cent of Australian drivers having hit an animal and more than 24,000 wildlife collision claims lodged in 2025, most commonly in winter and low‑light conditions.  Driver reactions are increasing...

Australia Post is calling on community organisations across Victoria to apply for its Community Grants Program, following another successful year of supporting grassroots initiatives that foster social connection to help strengthen mental wellbeing and resilience in local communities across...

On Saturday 20 June, Central Highlands songwriter Glenn Musto will present a special afternoon performance at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham, blending live music,...

I have just return from a walking holiday in Japan where I was surprised to find that there were no public rubbish bins readily accessible. I was told that after the 1995 sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway...

As we mark National Reconciliation Week, I am reflecting on how government decisions shape people’s lives across generations, for better or worse. It is a time to recognise our shared history though Treaty, honour truth telling, and recommit to fairness, respect...