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My Place: Mary Scuticchio

Seabrook’s Mary Scuticchio has worked at Footscray Hospital for more the three decades. She tells Cade Lucas about living in Hobsons Bay and working...

Community Calendar

Newport Bowls Club Now that the weather is warming up and daylight saving has arrived, during October the club will have free barefoot bowling on...

Bea’s art pays homage to Hobsons Bay home

Williamstown artist Bea Jones’ has a new exhibition about to open called Bea Bush and Home and according to the artist herself, the title...

Williamstown winner for water week competition

Water-wise students, including one from Hobsons Bay, are among the winners of the 2024 National Water Week poster competition. Pippa from Williamstown North Primary...

West Gate Bridge collapse remembered

A memorial service was held beneath the West Gate Bridge in Spotswood last week for the 54th anniversary of Australia’s worst industrial accident. At 11.50am...

Rotary honours Hobsons Bay teachers

Twenty local teachers considered to have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students were honoured at the...

Walk for mental health research

In support of Mental Health Month and One Foot Forward challenge, Salutegenics held two fundraising walks at Maribyrnong River. Director of Salutegenics and Psychologist...

Around the grounds in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong

VNL The City West Falcons are bringing back most of their Victorian Netball League championship squad. Eleven players have been confirmed with the Falcons squad...

Williamstown Imperials ready for new challenge

Williamstown Imperials have added some more experience in its return to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. The Imperials made the move back...

Grigg’s rewarded with rising star nomination

Western Bulldogs excitement machine Elaine Grigg was as stunned as anyone when it was announced that she was the AFLW round eight rising star...

Bulldogs show some fight

Footscray’s young middle order stood up when it was needed to ensure the side came away with a draw on Saturday in Victorian Premier...

Altona Sports taking on challenge

Altona Sports are keen to see the next generation come through as two-day matches return to the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association. Sports...

Bulldogs bounce back

The Western Bulldogs have bounced back from a forgettable, goalless fortnight with their highest score of the AFLW season, trouncing Carlton by 33 points...

Are hearing aids worth It? The truth from an expert

Hearing aids have often been met with skepticism—some say they’re uncomfortable, ineffective, or not worth the investment. But as Cris Ivanidis, audiologist at Active...

What a state-of-the-art facility has in store for locals

Integrity and innovation. Since opening its doors in November 2023, the state-of-the-art Wilson Storage Williamstown facility has been a champion of these values synonymous...

The technology behind better hearing: why upgrading matters

In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology is evolving rapidly—and hearing aids are no exception. As Amanda Nguyen, an audiologist from Active Audiology in Altona,...

The bargain trap with hearing aids: online vs. audiologist

In a world filled with tempting online deals, it's crucial to approach certain purchases with caution. Take hearing aids, for example – tiny devices...

Local thrift stores making secondhand second nature

Two thrift stores in Melbourne’s west are part of a growing push for sustainable fashion, offering eco-conscious shoppers affordable alternatives while reducing waste. Located...

Explore the fun and friendship of Rivervue Passport this October!

This Seniors’ Month, Rivervue invites you to embark on an exciting journey with the Rivervue Passport, a special event series running from October 7...

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...

Traumatic toilet birth

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

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

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

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...

Speeding trucks imperil safety

Yarraville residents are demanding speed and red light cameras be installed at a pedestrian crossing where they claim speeding truck drivers are putting lives...

Odyssey nears an end

Cezary Carmichael and Leo Norman didn’t grow up near the Maribyrnong River, but both say they wouldn’t be where they are now without spending...

Droop Street fire suspicious

A fire which destroyed a vacant house in Footscray this morning, is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a...

New boat to the rescue in Hobsons Bay

The waters of Hobsons Bay are set to be safer this summer, thanks to the Altona Yacht Club’s new rescue boat. A growth in...

Girls the goal for Altona Cricket Club

Cricket season is under way and clubs are on the lookout for new players, particularly women and girls. Among them is the Altona,...

Freeway divides housing market fortunes

The West Gate Freeway has served as a dividing line in the innerwest housing market according to quarterly data released by the Real Estate...

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Around the grounds in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong

VNL The City West Falcons are bringing back most of their Victorian Netball League championship squad. Eleven players have been confirmed with the Falcons squad...