Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay

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Why do I see or smell smoke?

News 05/04/2025

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns,...

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Logos banned to make school uniforms cheaper

05/04/2025

School logos on shorts, pants, skirts and socks in Victorian government schools will be banned from next year in order to make uniforms cheaper. The...

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Homeowners offered security tips after increase in break-ins

05/04/2025

RACV is urging Victorians to enhance their home security measures in response to an increase in residential burglaries across the state. The latest data...

Victorians encouraged to keep cyber safe

News 05/04/2025

The state government is encouraging all Victorians to activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their devices to better protect themselves, their finances and their personal...

Airport prepares for holiday passenger surge

News 05/04/2025

Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne Airport expecting a significant increase in traveller numbers. International...

A walk around Seabrook

News 04/04/2025

Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a 'typical' Friday evening walk around his home suburbs Seabrook, with a little help from his friends. No, it’s...

Chief scientist comfortable with filter decision

News 04/04/2025

Victoria’s chief environmental scientist has said he is comfortable not having air filters in ventilation stacks for the West Gate Tunnel, but has left...

Latest Sport

Gators taking time

Sport 05/04/2025

The Altona Gators still have plenty of work to do after a slow start to the Big V women’s division 1 season. The Gators suffered...

Falcons have to fight hard to remain undefeated

Sport 04/04/2025

The City West Falcons remain undefeated in the Victorian Netball League, but only just. The Falcons had their biggest test of the season on Wednesday...

O’Dwyer steps up

Sport 03/04/2025

New Williamstown co-captain Finn O’Dwyer wasn’t expecting to step up into the captaincy role this Victorian Football League season. While O’Dwyer had been deputy vice-captain...

Squads for state matches released

Sport 02/04/2025

Squads for the Victorian Football League men’s and women’s state teams have been named ahead of their clashes with South Australian National Football League...

Falcons continue winning start

Sport 01/04/2025

The City West Falcons continued their strong start to the Victorian Netball League season with a third-straight 80 goal performance to remain undefeated. The three-time...

Bachar Houli returns to local footy with Newport

Sport 31/03/2025

Former AFL premiership player Bachar Houli is making a surprising return to local football, joining the Newport for the upcoming season in the Western...

In Business - Sponsored

The science of learning at St. Margaret Mary’s Spotswood

In Business 19/03/2025

At St Margaret Mary’s, staff are committed to delivering an enriching and inclusive education grounded in the Science of Learning. Guided by the MACS...

Adding a sparkle to life at Amarco Apartments

In Business 04/03/2025

Elaine Crettenden loves spending her evenings sitting on the patio in her garden, a glass of muscato at hand, smelling the fragrance of the...

Foot and knee pain help

In Business 19/02/2025

Most people suffer foot or knee pain at some point in their lives but it can be difficult to find effective treatment with long-term...

Channel 7’s Sunrise broadcasts live from Rivervue!

In Business 11/02/2025

The Rivervue Retirement Village was abuzz with excitement when Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman and beloved personality, Sam Mac, joined the residents for a special...

Charming Victorian home on a spacious 4,429m² vlock

In Business 09/02/2025

Located in the picturesque Gisborne South, just 44km from Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning Victorian-style farmhouse, dating back to circa 1840, offers the rare opportunity...

Taking the confusion out of retirement living

In Business 04/02/2025

For many Australians approaching retirement, the thought of downsizing or moving to a retirement village can feel overwhelming. With so many options, legal considerations,...

Women's Health

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Women's Health 13/12/2024

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

Women's Health 22/11/2024

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Survivor wins the battle

Women's Health 01/11/2024

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

Women's Health 25/10/2024

(precede) Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a...

Anxiety is more than a worry

Women's Health 03/10/2024

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Scars of survival

Women's Health 01/10/2024

After living in survival mode, Cobblebank cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending. The battle began in 2020,...

More News

Greens push for Footscray gallery funding

News 04/04/2025

The western suburbs first major public gallery could be built in Footscray if the Greens win the seat of Fraser or hold the balance...

Big exhibition for small artworks

News 04/04/2025

A huge art show featuring pint-sized artworks and offering generous cash prizes is taking place in Altona throughout April. The 11th annual 5x7 exhibition runs...

Bandroom to host birthday gigs

News 04/04/2025

Yarraville’s Kindred Bandroom turns 19 this month and appropriately for a live music venue, is hosting a run of gigs to celebrate. From Wednesday, April...

Community Calendar

News 03/04/2025

Altona North Combined Probus The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker,...

Public toilets planned

News 03/04/2025

More public toilets are on the way for Maribyrnong, with council looking for appropriate locations throughout the municipality. Responding to community feedback calling for more...

Free RSV protection for all newborns until the end of September

News 03/04/2025

The long-acting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation is now available free for eligible families until September 30. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Children Lizzie...