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Mayoral robes memorial for Carter

Mayoral robes belonging to the late Sarah Carter have been put on permanent display in the Maribyrnong council chambers as a tribute to the...

Four youths arrested after evade through Melbourne’s west

Police have arrested four youths after an allegedly stolen vehicle evaded police in Melbourne’s west. The silver Honda Accord was first sighted on Thomas Carr...

Liberal loan to end legal saga

A $1.5 million loan has been granted to former state Liberal leader John Pesutto, with the fractured party desperate to draw a line under...

Gallery to host Muir works

An exhibition of works by late indigenous artist Josh Muir will become the first to feature in the newly re-opened Wyndham Art Gallery. The gallery...

Sharing migrants’ journeys

An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film,...

Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

Motorcyclist killed in Altona crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash near the Princes Freeway in Altona this morning. It is understood the motorcycle was travelling along the...

City West score big

It wasn’t the City West Falcons' most polished performance but it didn’t stop them from producing the highest score of the Victorian Netball League...

Spurs continue on

Parkside Spurs continue to fire in the Western Football League women’s competition. Facing Yarraville Seddon on Saturday, the Spurs came away with their sixth win...

Big wins and close losses in Western FL division 2

North and West Footscray had days out in the Western Football League division 2 competition on Saturday. Looking to further cement their spots in...

Seagulls looking at positives

Altona is taking the positives out of a mixed Hockey Victoria men’s premier league competition so far. The Seagulls are sitting in seventh spot after...

Bulldogs exceed expectations

Footscray has exceeded expectations so far in the Rugby Union Dewar Shield competition this season. After just falling short last year of their first title...

Bulldogs keen to grow female program

Footscray is focused on continuing to build on its strong program in the Rugby Union Lindroth Cup competition. One of five teams in the premier...

Regal in force over King’s birthday long weekend

Victoria Police is launching a major road safety operation for the King’s Birthday long weekend. This four-day Road Policing Enforcement Campaign, Operation Regal, will run...

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...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Young women turning their back on the pill

I was put on birth control when I was 14, three years later after 250 consecutive days of menstrual bleeding and seven alternative birth...

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...

Cars drive inner west crime

Crime in Hobsons Bay increased by more than double the statewide average for the year to March according to the latest statistics released on...

West Footscray tobacco shop attacked

Police are investigating a ram-raid on a tobacco shop in West Footscray. It is understood a vehicle drove into the front of a tobacco...

Williamstown stabbing investigated

A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in Williamstown. It is believed the 23-year-old Williamstown man was stabbed by another man on Aitken...

Journey planning help

A new online tool has been launched to help Victorians prepare for future journeys using the tunnels and road connections resulting from the West...

Business lunch raises community funds

The Hobsons Bay Community Fund held their main fundraising event for the year last week, with its annual business lunch taking place at Seaworks...

Skating up some fun

Footscray is all set to rumble as four powerhouse roller derby teams clash in an action-packed triple-header, led by the west’s own WestSide Roller...

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Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

City West score big