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Seaworks to get gallery space

Seaworks in Williamstown will soon be able to add art exhibitions to the list of events and functions it regularly hosts, with a new...

Man charged following CBD death

A fugitive arrested by police yesterday has been charged with the manslaughter of Seddon man, Andrew Truman. Todd Menegaldo, 33, of no fixed address was...

Seek out arts and culture in Moorabool

Moorabool's musicians, artists and wordsmiths are out of hiding, and it’s time for everyone to seek them out as they gear up to perform...

Bulldogs doco to be followed by Swans story

The director of a documentary about how the Footscray Football Club fought off attempts to merge it with Fitzroy in 1989, says he wants...

Fugitive arrested following CBD death

Police have arrested a fugitive wanted in relation to the death of a Seddon man earlier this month. Todd Menegaldo, 33, of no fixed address...

Fire not yet under control

Firefighters continue to battle a fire at a factory in Laverton North, which is not yet under control. Crews evacuated the cardboard recycling factory and...

Cardboard factory alight in Laverton North

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a Laverton North cardboard recycling facility. Crews arrived at the Plummer Road factory at 12.09pm. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus...

Gellibrand standing up to the tests so far

Gellibrand is embracing an early litmus test in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. Having been promoted this season after winning the division...

Bulldogs top order fires with the bat

Footscray’s top order enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time in the middle in Victorian Premier Cricket on Saturday. It had been a dour start...

Seagulls on the board

Williamstown opened its account with a hard fought win against Moorabbin in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west on Saturday. After a first up loss...

Yarraville Footscray starts with a win

Yarraville Footscray started the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division season on a winning note on Saturday. Facing Altona, there wasn’t much between the two...

Gators lock in Duca

New Altona Gators men’s coach Grant Duca is excited to have the opportunity to step into a senior coaching role in the Big V...

Gators lock in Duca

New Altona Gators men’s coach Grant Duca is excited to have the opportunity to step into a senior coaching role in the Big V...

Wilson storage is partnering with local businesses

Driving down Kororoit Creek Road and passing by the local Wilson Storage is a day-to-day occurrence for Williamstown locals. You can’t miss it! But...

Are hearing aids worth It? The truth from an expert

Hearing aids have often been met with skepticism—some say they’re uncomfortable, ineffective, or not worth the investment. But as Cris Ivanidis, audiologist at Active...

What a state-of-the-art facility has in store for locals

Integrity and innovation. Since opening its doors in November 2023, the state-of-the-art Wilson Storage Williamstown facility has been a champion of these values synonymous...

The technology behind better hearing: why upgrading matters

In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology is evolving rapidly—and hearing aids are no exception. As Amanda Nguyen, an audiologist from Active Audiology in Altona,...

The bargain trap with hearing aids: online vs. audiologist

In a world filled with tempting online deals, it's crucial to approach certain purchases with caution. Take hearing aids, for example – tiny devices...

Local thrift stores making secondhand second nature

Two thrift stores in Melbourne’s west are part of a growing push for sustainable fashion, offering eco-conscious shoppers affordable alternatives while reducing waste. Located...

One size doesn’t fit all for treatment of heavy periods

Fewer Victorian women are opting to treat heavy periods with a hysterectomy, a new report has found. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in...

Women’s Health Matters survey to increase awareness

Star Weekly is aiming to bring the healthcare issues facing women in Melbourne’s west and north into the spotlight with its new health survey. The...

’There’s no silver lining’

Jacki O’Farrell had a cardiac arrest during her first birth and was unable to sit up for her first two weeks of motherhood. Her...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Safe trading sites expanded

Special zones where buyers and sellers can exchange items purchased online have been established outside 35 24-hour police stations across Victoria including in the...

Be bold festival returns

On Saturday, November 9, the west will come together for another year of the Be Bold Festival. The Bowery Theatre and the St Albans Community...

Arts and crafts cap off Children’s Week

It’s hoped the success of a Children’s Week event at West Footscray Neighbourhood House (WFNH) on Friday will lead to more local families attending...

Real estate rental warning

An inner-west real estate agent has warned the local rental market could be headed for a “deeper and darker” phase with an increasing number...

Quarry capping commences

Parts of Footscray’s Quarry Park Reserve have been closed while Maribyrnong council undertakes capping work at the Farnsworth Avenue site. Capping involves adding additional layers...

Future of Footscray Hospital site canvassed

A new secondary school, an entertainment precinct, extra green space and an affordable housing development. These were some of the suggestions offered during community consultation...

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Wilson storage is partnering with local businesses

Driving down Kororoit Creek Road and passing by the local Wilson Storage is a day-to-day occurrence for Williamstown locals. You can’t miss it! But...