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Fashion parade raises Zonta funds

On Saturday May 17, the Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West staged a fashion show and auction at the Bluestone Art Space in Footscray, attracting...

Luki in the fast lane

Teenage sprinter Chris Luki clearly has high standards. Most kids would be happy just to qualify for a national championship in their chosen sport, let...

Camera request rejected

A Maribyrnong councillor and resident of Footscray’s Joseph Road apartment precinct said she was "extremely disappointed” her request that a road safety camera...

Reconciliation ramble

The inaugural River Ramble for Reconciliation will take place on the banks of the Maribyrnong next weekend. Organised by Justice Action Maribyrnong (JAM), the community...

Inner west unaffordable: Report

Not one property in Hobsons Bay or Maribyrnong is affordable for a household on welfare,maccording to Anglicare Victoria’s 2025 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS). The RAS...

Footscray Hospital funding headlines budget

More than $200 million will go towards opening, operating and accessing the new Footscray Hospital later this year. The investment in the soon to be...

Winter flu shot warning

As winter approaches, residents in the western suburbs are being urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the flu and other respiratory...

Jets starting to build

The Western Jets have gotten some reward for effort as they came away with their first win of the Coates Talent League boys season. After...

Magpies seeking consistency to take next step

Parkside is hoping to find a bit more consistency in the next stage of the Western Football League division 1 season. The Magpies entered the...

Netballers over Southern, rain

The Western Netball League had to grind it out in tricky conditions to come away with the win against Southern in interleague on Saturday. It...

Falcons show their depth as they remain undefeated

The City West Falcons added another win to the tally while mixing things up on Friday night in the Victorian Netball League. The Falcons travelled...

Western beats Southern

The Western Football League senior men put in a commanding performance as it made a winning return to interleague. The WFL hosted the Southern Football...

Inaugural inductees to HOF

The famous Deeble name and three Williamstown Wolves identities will be among the first names inducted to the Baseball Victoria hall of fame. Baseball Victoria...

Foot and heel pain demystified

Foot, heel and arch pain are amongst the most frequently reported and treated conditions world-wide. Yet, there is much misinformation about these conditions often...

Academic excellence: St Monica’s NAPLAN success

St Monica’s is proud to share its recent NAPLAN results, which highlight the exceptional education and supportive environment the school offers. With 100 per...

Queens Park Retirement Living opens its doors to the community

Local residents will have the chance to explore one of Moonee Ponds’ most established independent living communities when Doutta Galla Aged Services’ Queens Park...

Ariarne Titmus to share her lifestyle tips at gluten free show

Join us for the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show presented by Gluten Free Cook - a unique two-day event 10am to 5pm on 3 and...

Eleven day road policing operation this Easter

Victoria Police will launch a major 11 day road safety operation over the Easter long weekend continuing through to the Anzac Day long weekend. This...

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...

Surgeon reconstructs hope

“Women’s health has always been a passion of mine,” would probably sufficiently explain why Dr Anannya Chakrabarti is a reconstructive breast surgeon, but it...

Call to end the trend

Last month marked the 10-year anniversary of commercial solarium beds being banned across Australia. Despite this ban, Cancer Council Victoria reports that a large number...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

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

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...

Scouts start second century

The 2nd Footscray Scout Group celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but will leap into its second century on May 24 when it hosts...

Winter flu shot warning

As winter approaches, Western Health is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses and urging residents in the western suburbs to...

Cashed Up makes maths hands on

Few of us fondly recall studying maths at school, especially the types that have little or no relevance to our daily lives. But one part...

VU records results revival

Victoria University’s (VU) finances have gone from red to black in the space of 12 months according to its annual report tabled in state...

Thieves target tradie tools

Police are warning vehicle owners, especially tradies, that thieves are currently targeting cars and utes across the western suburbs. The Toyota Corolla and Toyota Hilux...

Drunk drivers caught in Laverton operation

Police caught 55 drink and drug drivers during a major road policing operation in Laverton over the weekend. Operation Leviathan involved police conducting alcohol and...

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Camera request rejected

A Maribyrnong councillor and resident of Footscray’s Joseph Road apartment precinct said she was "extremely disappointed” her request that a road safety camera...