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Study into concussion impact on women in sport

The state government is partnering with the AFL to deliver a first of its kind Australian study examining the impacts of concussion on AFLW...

Sparkies deliver sack full of safety tips this Christmas

The Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has delivered a sack full of safety tips for Aussie homeowners to refer to when purchasing and installing their...

New judge appointed

A new judge has been appointed to the County Court of Victoria. The state government announced on Tuesday that it had chosen Krista Breckweg from...

Christmas lights fire warning

It’s that time of year again when Victorians string up their Christmas lights and set up their Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season. ...

Mortgage stress assistance expanded

Victorians struggling with their mortgage repayments can now access a free service to help them stay in control of their finances. The state government this...

Werribee man hospitalised after Spotswood collision

A motorcyclist injured in a collision in Spotswood on Thursday, has died. The 24-year-old Werribee man died in hospital on Friday afternoon from injuries sustained...

Bayside summer

Young people in Hobsons Bay will have no excuse to be bored this summer thanks to a wide range of events, picnics and entertainment...

Rangers in state league

Footscray United Rangers will take the next step in their journey having been accepted into the FV state league 5 west competition. The Rangers, who...

Baseball legend continues on

The Deeble family is synonymous with baseball in Melbourne’s west and across the world. Tara Murray chats with Jon Deeble, who has just returned...

Seagulls add depth, AFL experience

Williamstown has sought to add some more depth to its list for next year’s Victorian Football League season. The Seagulls have managed to keep their...

Around the grounds in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong

Bowls Yarraville Footscray continued its good form with victory against Altona on Saturday in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division. The Bulldogs came away...

Churches T20 competition is a hit

The Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association’s T20 competition is generating plenty of excitement. Having bought back the competition last season, it has grown...

Clubbers on top

Yarraville Club is the only undefeated team left in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. It’s been a big couple of weeks for the...

Rotary makes history with time capsule opening

Preparations are under way to open the Hobsons Bay time capsule buried 25 years ago at the pinnacle of Truganina Park. Messages from over 12,000...

How AI is changing hearing technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining hearing technology, making devices smarter, more adaptive, and increasingly attuned to the unique needs of users. Cris Ivanidis, audiologist at...

Trust your home care package to Nurse Next Door

Nurse Next Door Werribee is thrilled to announce that it is now an approved provider of Home Care Packages (HCP), offering premium in-home care...

Will my hearing get worse as I get older?

Many seniors in Australia wonder, “Will my hearing deteriorate over time?“ Experienced audiologists Cris Ivanidis and Amanda Nguyen at Active Audiology explain the natural...

Wilson Storage partnering with local businesses

Driving down Kororoit Creek Road and passing by their local Wilson Storage is a day-to-day occurrence. You can’t miss it! But what Williamstown residents...

Downsizing is a smart and practical choice

Sometimes a change in circumstances is the nudge we need to reevaluateliving arrangements in pursuit of a more fulfilling retirement. When David Dippie was...

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...

Women’s Health Matters survey to increase awareness

Star Weekly is aiming to bring the healthcare issues facing women in Melbourne’s west and north into the spotlight with its new health survey. The...

’There’s no silver lining’

Jacki O’Farrell had a cardiac arrest during her first birth and was unable to sit up for her first two weeks of motherhood. Her...

Defamed MP Moira Deeming wants to rejoin Liberal Party

Former Melton councillor and expelled MP Moira Deeming says she wants to rejoin the Liberal Party after the leader who banished her was found...

Old issues dominate new council

The proposed closure of Champion Road as part of the Newport level crossing removal project (LXRP) and air pollution, particularly from the new West...

Collective effort to revive community hub

Members of Footscray’s African community are turning away from their traditional hub on Nicholson Street due to a rise in violence and drug use...

Summer fun in the west

Melbourne’s west is full of excitement this summer, offering a mix of festive celebrations, live music, and unique experiences that highlight the region’s charm....

Three arrested in Footscray operation

Police arrested three men during an operation targeting criminal and anti-social behaviour in central Footscray earlier this week. Three men were arrested for drug offences...

Free yoga for mental health study

That exercise improves our mental health is widely accepted. What is less clear is exactly how it does this and whether it helps alleviate...

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Rangers in state league

Footscray United Rangers will take the next step in their journey having been accepted into the FV state league 5 west competition. The Rangers, who...

Bayside summer