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Voters are ‘losing trust’

“Our November 2026 campaign started yesterday.” Paul Hopper doesn’t sound like a two-time loser. Despite again failing to win the seat of Werribee at Saturday’s by-election,...

Yarraville tenor takes on Wagner

In his latest role, Yarraville tenor James Egglestone is playing a character who needs to become a master singer overnight in order to marry...

New era for Footscray City

Students and staff at Footscray City Primary School have started the new year enjoying some new facilities. Following an upgrade to the school’s main building,...

Campaigning for a cause

When Lauren Philpot’s mum was battling breast cancer, both mother and daughter threw themselves into fundraising and awareness campaigns as a coping mechanism. Now almost...

New and improved civic precinct opened

Following two years of renovation and construction works, Maribyrnong’s new Civic Precinct and Community Hub was officially opened to the public at the weekend....

Braybrook house fire investigated

Police are investigating a fire that gutted a Braybrook house on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a...

Fun for all in the west

February and March will have somecase of the best events Melbourne’s west has to offer. Lunar new year festivities will continue to dazzle in...

Altona’s heating up ahead of big end of season

Altona has started to find some consistency in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west. After an up and down start to the season, the A’s...

Altona City keen to go one step better

Altona City is hoping to go a step further in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition this season. City in its first season up in...

Clubbers find form

A midweek T20 loss was the catalyst for Yarraville Club’s outright victory against Aberfeldie on Saturday in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The...

Bulldogs focus on the bigger picture

It was a rare loss for Yarraville-Footscray on Friday in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division but the bigger picture was the focus. The...

Sutton extends contract with United

Matt Sutton has signed a two year extension for Western United amid his standout season in goal in the A-League Men. He has contributed immensely...

Altona North, Druids through

Altona North and the Druids are through to the quarter finals of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. The competition entered the knockout...

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,...

Ann is fitting right in at Amarco Retirement Living Apartments

It’s not easy selling your family home at the best of times. Add to that a move from the Gold Coast to Melbourne...

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...

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...

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...

Birdwatching at the precinct

Sunbury’s BoilOver Performance Ensemble will present the magic of physical theatre at the Sunbury Arts and Cultural Precinct opening day this weekend. As part of...

Cafe Philosophique returns

Cafe Philosophique is returning to the Bridge Hotel in Werribee as a monthly fixture starting Wednesday, February 12. Drawing roots from a Parisienne intellectual tradition,...

Festival of colour

Get ready for a colourful day mixed with culture, music, and food at Sri Durga Temple’s Holi Festival on Sunday, March 16 in Deanside....

Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner laws pass parliament

Legislation to enshrine Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner into law has passed state parliament, paving the way for them to deliver urgent care and prescribe...

VicRoads announces Lunar New Year Heritage Plates auction

VicRoads has announced it will be hosting an exclusive live heritage plates auction on February 18 in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The...

D-Max is at home among winners

With utes accounting for more than one fifth of the 1.2 million vehicles sold in Australia last year, Isuzu has jumped on the Ford...

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Campaigning for a cause

When Lauren Philpot’s mum was battling breast cancer, both mother and daughter threw themselves into fundraising and awareness campaigns as a coping mechanism. Now almost...