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Prep for employment course Seeking a change in career or how to improve your employability? Receive face-to-face help with job searches, resumes, interviews, upskilling and...

New fire facility

Victorian volunteer firefighters, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can now use a unique facility designed for specialised training on how to determine...

Return safely to work

The state government recently announced the establishment of Return to Work Victoria, dedicated to helping injured Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay,...

Drug action plan

The state government is launching a Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harms across Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The government is responding...

Get your unclaimed money

The state is encouraging the thousands of Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who are eligible for a surprise windfall to search...

Footscray awakens for Sleepless

For two weeks in May, Footscray will transform into a playground of pop-up festivities and events when independent music and arts festival 'Sleepless' takes...

My Place

A young African-Australian female entrepreneur, Omnia Suleman tells Afraa Kori about her supportive community and new e-commerce business. 1.What do you like most about...

Schwartz with will to twin

Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...

Falcons keep on winning

City West Falcons built into a strong performance against the Melbourne University Lightning to continue its winning streak in the Victorian Netball League championship. The...

Gators continue on

The Altona Gators got two crucial wins as they try to stay in touch with the top sides in the Big V women’s division...

Roosters ready for new challenges

West Footscray coach Shane Windridge is excited by what his new look playing group can do in the Western Football League women’s competition. The Roosters...

Magic starting to click

Things are starting to fall into place for Altona Magic in the National Premier League competition. After an ‘ugly’ win the previous round, the Magic...

Magpies get first win

Parkside was keen to come and show they wouldn’t be easy beats back in the top flight of the Western Football League and early...

Hearing aids: what to expect when you wear them.

Starting to use hearing aids is a big step for anyone, especially if you’re in your 60s and have been missing out on a...

Final opportunity to secure Waterline Place apartment

Seize the final opportunity to secure a luxury Williamstown apartment with spectacular views at Waterline Place by AVJennings. With the building nearing completion, prospective buyers...

New Doutta Galla CEO to champion quality aged care

Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited (Doutta Galla) is delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Rappensberg as its new Chief Executive Officer, who...

Townhomes at Bradmill Yarraville designed with an eye to the future

Pioneer Townhomes, the first homes to hit the market at the iconic Bradmill Yarraville residential mixed-use development, will pay homage to the site’s industrial...

A retirement lifestyle like no other

What does your perfect day look like? Is it a family outing to the beach? A leisurely hike through the Wetlands Bird Sanctuary? Or...

Bradmill Yarraville has best of the west on its doorstep

Bradmill Yarraville, developed in partnership by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate, is ideally located at 355-359 Francis Street, Yarraville, to take advantage of the...

Fighting to clean up Footscray

Footscray MP Katie Hall believes Footscray needs some love, which is why she created a petition to Maribyrnong council asking it to clean landholdings...

First fast chargers

The first fast charges in the west have arrived in Footscray to be used by electrical vehicle users. Maribyrnong council said two cutting-edge electric vehicle...

Braybrook boy charged following stabbing in Maribyrnong shopping centre

Police have charged a Braybrook boy after an alleged affray and stabbing at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong yesterday. It is alleged six males were...

Classes in session

After years of preparation and planning, Williamstown High School has opened two new major buildings at its Pasco campus, ready to be used by...

First time for Scout camp

More than 1400 Scouts attended the first ever Scouts Australia Camp on the grounds of Government House, marking the first time in history that...

Fantastic film festival

Community-led international film festival Tilde is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, with a special lineup of events ready to captivate audiences from May...

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Schwartz with will to twin

Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...

My Place

First fast chargers