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Community Calendar

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

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

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...

Guide to help flood victims tackle insurers

Based on feedback from residents following the 2022 Maribyrnong River floods, Maribyrnong council and GenWest have developed a resource to help people deal with...

S-Cross lags behind competitors

Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in...

Greens promise funding for Footscray gallery

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

Suspended chief executive resigns

Hobsons Bay council chief executive Aaron van Egmond has resigned. In a brief statement released on Tuesday afternoon 1 April, the council announced that Mr...

O’Dwyer steps up

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

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

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

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

Baker takes the reins at Spotswood

Spotswood has welcomed Paul Baker as its new coach, with the experienced mentor eager to build on the club’s strong foundation and drive future...

Burton is all in

This month’s Don Deeble nominee Thomas Burton is one of the best young footballers in the country. From Point Cook, Burton plays with the Western...

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

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

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

(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

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

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,...

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...

Spotswood burglary images released

Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Spotswood earlier this year. Investigators have been told a man attended a pop-up food market...

Blackshaws Road traffic trouble

While the end of summer roadworks on the West Gate Freeway might ease traffic congestion on Blackshaws Road, residents living near the major inner-west...

Little Saigon park petition

A petition has been launched to create a public park on the site of the former Little Saigon market in Footscray, almost a decade...

Natalie’s big shave raises big funds

Williamstown North Primary student Natalie Gray is slowly getting used to her new haircut after having her long blonde hair shaved off in front...

Burning love for Elvis

For 25 years, Sean Spiteri has captivated audiences with his dedication to honouring Elvis Presley’s legacy. Spellbound by Elvis’ 1968 comeback special at the...

Tweddle Footscray refurbishment finished

Premier Jacinta Allan was in Footscray on Monday to tour the newly refurbished Tweddle Early Parenting Centre. Expected to support more than 1,200 local families...

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S-Cross lags behind competitors

Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in...