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Ticket assault claim

Police are investigating the alleged assault of a childcare worker and international student by ticket inspectors at Middle Footscray Station. Twenty-five year old Daphnie Palomo,...

Partnership helps women transit to new careers

West Footscray based bus operator Transit Systems and not-for-profit WomenCAN Australia have joined forces to empower women by training them to become bus drivers....

Seaworks prepares for ocean exhibition

Staff at the Seawork’s in Williamstown are putting the final touches on preparations for one of the maritime precinct’s biggest and most ambitious events...

Free cycling safety service

Maribyrnong cyclists out for a ride of a Saturday morning can now get a free bike safety check courtesy of the Community Bike Hub. Stationed...

Summer of fun

Summer in Hobsons Bay truly is one of the best times of the year. With the warmer weather, it is the perfect time to...

Noah’s surf coast swim success

Most teenagers head down to Victoria’s surf coast over summer to relax, party and catch a few waves. Williamstown 15-year-old Noah Chapple clearly isn’t your...

My place

Former Footscray mayor, school teacher, marriage celebrant and poet, Ted Logan, is still going strong at 92. The West Footscray resident tells Cade Lucas...

VTCA win a thriller

The Victorian Turf Cricket Association representative side timed its run to perfection against a Dandenong District Cricket Association team. The VTCA was going for a...

Dragons’ outright shoots them to the top

Barkly Street Uniting is hoping to continue its good form in the back half of the season to return to finals in the Victorian...

Eagles finally taste success

Things finally went Yarraville’s way as it came away with the win against Williamstown in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west on Saturday. Both the...

Seagulls, Cats win T20 thrillers

Williamstown and Hoppers Crossing both won thrillers in the opening round of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition. The Seagulls snuck home by one...

Smith takes on Laverton women’s coaching role

It was the case of the right time for Brendan Smith when the Laverton women’s coaching job came up for this year’s Western Football...

Altona’s rising stars

The next generation of Australian Kookaburras are set to take centre stage with three Altona players keen to make their mark. Kookaburras coach Mark Hager...

Discover your next adventure

Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to the city on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Rotary makes history with time capsule opening

Preparations are under way to open the Hobsons Bay time capsule buried 25 years ago at the pinnacle of Truganina Park. Messages from over 12,000...

How AI is changing hearing technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining hearing technology, making devices smarter, more adaptive, and increasingly attuned to the unique needs of users. Cris Ivanidis, audiologist at...

Trust your home care package to Nurse Next Door

Nurse Next Door Werribee is thrilled to announce that it is now an approved provider of Home Care Packages (HCP), offering premium in-home care...

Bladder weakeness and what to do about it

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

Tackling the stigma of menopause

More needs to be done to reduce the stigma around menopause, a senate inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause has heard. The Senate...

Mum ’can’t go back’ to life of pain

Alice Davy has lived with chronic, life-limiting pain for most of her life. The Eynesbury mum-of-two was diagnosed with endometriosis 12 years ago and in...

Period poverty prevalent in west

Women across the northern and western suburbs are finding it difficult to access period products, a new survey has revealed. Charity Share the Dignity's bloody...

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...

Mentor makes the difference for Marie

Marie Dowling had already decided on a career change when she passed a flyer on a notice board in Yarraville in the middle of...

Big birthday for gardens

The Williamstown Botanic Gardens have reached a significant milestone, celebrating their 165th anniversary earlier this month. The gardens officially reached the 165-year mark on...

Newport Fire Station facing truck crisis: union

The United Firefighters Union claims a ‘fire truck crisis’ at Newport’s Fire Station 42 recently forced its members to choose between using a faulty...

Women wanted for environmental leadership program

Maribyrnong council is again offering a community scholarship to support women who want to become environmental leaders. Applications are now open for the 2025...

Blooming initiative with sustainability

Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden is promoting sustainable living through a guided tour on Sunday, February 9 at 10am starting at the garden’s...

New networks to improve state’s health system

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents will benefit from a better-connected health system with the establishment of Local Health Service Networks. Set up by the state...

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Summer of fun

Summer in Hobsons Bay truly is one of the best times of the year. With the warmer weather, it is the perfect time to...

My place