BMX Bike Jumps Melbourne Bayside: Council Funds New Facilities
Melbourne's bayside council invests in purpose-built BMX bike jumps and cycling facilities after reversing makeshift course restrictions, securing major community win.
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Senior Homelessness Crisis in Melbourne: Fires and Rising Costs
Older Melburnians face homelessness as fires and soaring rents drain fixed incomes. How seniors are losing homes and what support exists.
Melbourne needle programs strain under peptide drug surge
Illicit peptide use is overwhelming Victoria's public health services, leaving needle exchanges short of critical supplies.
Melbourne seniors losing homes in housing crisis
Older Victorians forced into cars and emergency shelters as affordable housing shortage deepens across the state.
Melbourne's needle programs face shortage crisis
Surging demand for black-market peptides is depleting Victoria's syringe supplies, threatening disease prevention efforts across the state.
Ballarat swimmer and Olympic gold medallist expands swim school as 'no drown town' pledge gains traction
Olympic champion Shayne Reese is opening a second swim school in Ballarat, reaffirming commitment to drowning prevention through expanded water safety access.
Ballarat mayor casts tie-breaking vote as council deadlocks over rates rise
A split Ballarat council deadlock forced the mayor to make a decisive vote on the annual rates bill, exposing tensions over spending and revenue strategies.
Australian Ballet opens headquarters as cultural tourism and open-building movement gains momentum
The Australian Ballet is throwing open its headquarters doors as part of Open House Melbourne, inviting the public behind the scenes for the first time.
Federation Square economy gets jolt as World Cup fever drives CBD office exodus
Socceroos' crucial Paraguay match triggered a rare phenomenon: workers leaving their desks to experience the city's public spaces.
Schools and Education in Melbourne: Universities, Schools and Training
A plain-language guide to how Melbourne's universities, TAFEs and school systems fit together, and how families navigate them, with details that shift over time.
Hospitals in Melbourne: Public, Private and Emergency Healthcare Guide 2026
Find the right hospital, GP, or bulk billing clinic in Melbourne. Covers major public hospitals, private options, emergency departments, and navigating Victoria's health system.
Young Ballarat rider targets world championship in downhill mountain biking
A local athlete's pursuit of world cup glory in a niche but thriving sport illustrates how regional athletes are competing at elite international levels.
Ballarat council approves budget after mayor casts deciding vote in rates showdown
The Ballarat council chamber split over rate rises as the mayor used a casting vote to break a deadlock, signalling financial tensions for ratepayers.
Bendigo Health 'code black' alert reveals ambulance system strain in regional Victoria
Extreme ambulance ramping at Bendigo Health exposed the limits of regional emergency services, with one day seeing crews completely unavailable.
Top Melbourne schools remain open to out-of-zone enrolments despite demand pressure
Several high-performing public schools across Melbourne continue accepting students from outside their catchment areas, offering families more choice despite competitive entry.
Young Bendigo athlete's elite program offers blueprint for regional talent development
A new initiative targeting gifted junior athletes in regional Victoria signals a shift in how sport talent gets identified and nurtured outside Melbourne.
Ballarat High School's charity campaign raises thousands for cancer research
Student-led fundraising effort demonstrates growing community engagement in health research support.