Health advisory: bird flu detected in a child returned from India
A case of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection, also known as bird flu has been reported in Victoria. This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia.…
Atishi Marlena to face summons in a criminal defamation case
A Delhi court has issued summons to AAP leader and Delhi’s education minister Atishi Marlena Singh (Atishi) in the criminal defamation case filed by Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media…
‘God’ sent Modi to help Ambani and Adani: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally at Deoria (UP) for his recent ‘God’ statement. Taking a swipe at the PM, Rahul Gandhi said, “……
Housing statement: Labor ‘practically’ abandons 80,000 new homes a year target
The Allan Labor Government’s signature housing policy is in disarray as Premier Jacinta Allan abandons her government’s promise to build 80,000 new homes each year, over ten years. Speaking before…
Funds for multicultural communities as Victoria tightens belt
Multicultural communities make an incredibly important contribution to the state, and the Victorian Budget 2024/25 invests an additional $52 million to support the strength of our multicultural and multifaith communities.…
Stay well this winter by getting your annual flu vaccination
Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of an expected rise in flu and other respiratory viruses this winter. Victorian Chief Health Officer Clare Looker…
Priya Srinivasan wins 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Award for Impact
Creative Australia has revealed the recipients of its inaugural Asia Pacific Arts Awards, celebrating the artists, collectives, and organisations engaged in creating and sharing work across the Asia Pacific. The…
Free Broadband for Greater Dandenong Students
Greater Dandenong Mayor Lana Formoso has welcomed a Federal Government initiative to give local students access to free broadband internet. The School Student Broadband Initiative is providing up to 30,000…
If you are getting out and about, here is the transport alert for 19 April – 25 April
If you are getting out and about particularly this weekend, the following transport alert is for you.Major disruptions for roads Works taking place Disruption Travel advice Department of Transport and…
V/line travellers enjoy the capped fare bonanza
Melton residents are embracing public transport with v/line passengers across the state saving more than $50 million since the regional fare cap was introduced. The then Andrews Labor Government introduced…