News
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What your federal MPs are talking about
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Metro tunnel woes
The new timetable for the train network’s ‘Big Switch’ has come into effect, integrating the new Metro Tunnel with the wider transport network – but…
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Sustainable festival for February
The Maribyrnong Sustainable Living Festival is now underway, with residents able to learn how to live healthier, more environmentally friendly, and potentially cheaper lifestyles until…
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New cafe to have more than just coffee
A new cafe is coming to the Footscray CBD, but one that will provide more than just lattes and smashed avocado on toast. The state…
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Community Calendar
Altona North Grandparent Playgroup. A friendly weekly opportunity for grandparents and their grandchildren to play, have cuppa, cake and chat, $5.00. During school terms, Monday…
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Pop hits and Priscilla at Pride
Pride of our Footscray has two very big, but very different events coming up on consecutive nights later this month. On Wednesday 18 February, the…
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Train assault investigated
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a sexual assault incident on a Sunbury bound train last year. It is believed the offender approached the victim…
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Crystal clean up
Dozens of Hobsons Bay locals have been doing a deep clean of a beloved underwater attraction. A collaboration between marine protection organisation Protect What You…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much smoother to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Sport
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VTCA T20 semi finalists set
Williamstown Imperials and Barkly St Uniting are among the teams through to the semi finals of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. Three of…
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Sports shorts
Western FL West Footscray welcomes Jack Vivian for the Western Football League division 2 season.. Vivian has played in the Essendon District Football League, the…
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Spotswood out of T20s
Spotswood has been knocked out of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition. After finishing top of the ladder after the pool rounds, the Woodsmen…
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Tarneit Central through
Altona Sports fell short with Tarneit Central is the first team through to the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association division 1 T20 grand…
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Angliss’ pleasing victory
Footscray Angliss season has been brought to life in its Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season with an upset win against Bellbridge. Angliss entered…
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Clubbers bounce back
Yarraville Club feels it has more to give as the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season heats up. The Clubbers are one of the…
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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 dull…
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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 front…
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Operation Roadwise 2025 launches this holiday season
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Roadwise 2025 that targets the main causes of road crashes will be conducted during the 2025 Christmas Holiday…
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Retirement feels like a permanent holiday at Rivervue
Have you ever returned from a fantastic holiday and wished it could last forever? That carefree feeling of waking up without a schedule, surrounded by…
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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
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Foot and leg pain relief
Every step should feel easy. But for thousands of people in our community, it doesn’t. Foot and leg pain has a way of creeping in…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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A pregnancy cut short
Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of giving…
More News
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Exhibition puts a lens on Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong now can be viewed through both a historic and contemporary lens at a new photography exhibition. The Art of Observation explores how photographers document,…
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Pedestrian dies following Maidstone collision
A man has died following a collision in Maidstone last month. Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian near the…
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Airport chaplain inspires SBS drama series
A new eight-part drama series called The Airport Chaplain, inspired by the real-life experiences of Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw, is set to bring the…
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BRG approved for year two
Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG), comprising Delta Group, ResourceCo, EcoGypsum & Fertiliser (Sunshine Groupe), and City Circle, has announced it has received approval from the Environment…
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Mural mystery
For some people it’s their garden, while for others it’s their car or motorbike. But for Yarraville’s Gordon Morrison it was the colourful mural on…
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Community explores new hospital
About 3000 people visited the new Footscray Hospital for the Community Open Day on Sunday 1 February. It was the first time the new $1.5…
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in…
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Helping little learners find their feet at school
Starting school is a major milestone — not just for children, but for parents too. As classrooms across the country welcome new students, experts say…
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Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial
The alleged graffiti vandal behind “Pam the Bird” has pleaded not guilty to more than 200 offences and will fight the charges at trial. Jack…
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Joe makes final cut
After almost six decades of cutting hair, trimming beards and chewing the fat, iconic Footscray barber Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Squatrito has hung up the clippers for…