Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay

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Minature railway’s big upgrade

News 09/09/2024

Summer might be on its way, but the Altona Miniature Railway is now ready for any type of weather with the recent opening of...

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Ambos roll up their sleeves to save lives in other ways

08/09/2024

Paramedics and staff from Ambulance Victoria (AV) have made 480 donations as part of an annual blood drive by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. The...

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Teaching scholarships now open

08/09/2024

The state government is providing free degrees for student teachers to boost workforce numbers across Victoria, with round two of teaching scholarships now open....

Paramedic blood donations change more than 1400 lives

News 08/09/2024

The Emergency Services Blood Drive has drawn to a close, with Team Ambulance Victoria (AV) donations impacting more than 1400 lives. The annual blood drive...

Don’t get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online

News 08/09/2024

As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing for the fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through...

Sporting Clubs Score Grants Boost

News 08/09/2024

State government Grants of up to $5000 for grassroots clubs to improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials, are now available. Grants...

RSPCA low-cost vaccination days return to the West

News 07/09/2024

RSPCA have announced the return of low-cost vaccination days to the Western suburbs. The clinics, run by an RSPCA Victoria vet, will take place...

Latest Sport

Maidstone United narrowly misses promotion

Sport 08/09/2024

Maidstone United walks away from the FV state league 5 west season with its best result. Having slowly risen up the ranks, Maidstone was still...

Maher re-signs with United

Sport 07/09/2024

Grace Maher will remain at Western United for the next two A-League women’s seasons. Maher played every single minute of the 2023-24 campaign in her...

Scanlon relishes second opportunity

Sport 06/09/2024

Altona captain Andrew Scanlon is relishing the opportunity to be part of the HC Melbourne squad for the HockeyOne competition. Now in the back part...

German departs Woodsmen

Sport 05/09/2024

Spotswood will have a new coach next season with the club announcing that Tom German won't be returning to the role at the Western...

Seagulls claim minor premiership for first time in 30 years

Sport 04/09/2024

Altona claimed the Hockey Victoria men's premier league minor premiership for the first since 1994. The Seagulls secured 17 wins during the regular season to...

Panthers storm into prelim

Sport 03/09/2024

Newport weathered the storm in more than one way to win through to the Western Football League division 2 preliminary final. The Panthers faced Wyndhamvale...

In Business - Sponsored

Empowering independence through Paralympic spirit and Speedy Care Health

In Business 22/08/2024

The Paralympic Games have long been a testament to the extraordinary capabilities of individuals with disabilities. These athletes not only excel in their respective...

Hearing aid rebates, a game-changer for pensioners

In Business 19/08/2024

As a pensioner, you may already know that hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life. What you might not know is that...

World-class foot and leg doctor

In Business 19/08/2024

Dealing with foot, knee, and leg pain can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know who can help you or traditional treatments fall short....

Five tips to keep you walking in Winter

In Business 18/08/2024

If it’s feeling a little crisper outside, with a little planning and preparation you can still enjoy all the benefits walking offers. Here are...

Discover Williamstown

In Business 04/07/2024

Williamstown Specialist Centre Williamstown Specialist Centre is located in the lovely seaside suburb of Williamstown, which is approximately 10 kilometres south west of the Melbourne...

Why are hearing aids so ‘expensive’?

In Business 04/07/2024

Hearing aids are a vital tool for individuals experiencing hearing loss, significantly enhancing their quality of life. However, the perceived high cost of these...

Women's Health

Traumatic toilet birth

News 18/07/2024

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Traumatic toilet birth

News 18/07/2024

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

News 17/07/2024

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Supporting women through birth trauma

News 17/07/2024

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

News 16/07/2024

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

A mum’s worst nightmare

News 08/07/2024

Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear...

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Electric bus boost

News 07/09/2024

Victoria’s first zero emission bus contracts have been awarded. Accounting for a third of Melbourne’s bus network, the new metropolitan zero emission bus franchises are...

Spring brings swoop warning

News 07/09/2024

With spring upon us, people are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when they go outside. Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer...

Big battery build underway

News 07/09/2024

Construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries is now underway in Melbourne’s west. On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity...

Pest protection grants opened

News 07/09/2024

Local community groups will have access to nearly $800,000 in funding to help them guard against biosecurity threats thanks to the latest round of...

Delays expected as tunnel construction ramps up

News 06/09/2024

Motorists in the western suburbs are being warned to expect significant delays from this evening as the ramp connecting the M80 Ring Road to...

Drug outreach to reach Footscray

News 06/09/2024

A drug outreach service currently operating in the Melbourne CBD has been expanded to Footscray as part of the state government’s plans to help...