News
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Bush boogie
Those in the mood for some good old fashioned boot scootin’ are in luck, with the annual Newport Lakes Bush Dance returning in March. Organised…
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Full steam ahead to open day
A small army of volunteers is busily preparing for the Newport Workshops Open Days on the Labour Day long weekend. The biennial event takes place…
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Blackshaws truck ban could spread
Trucks could soon be banned from even more inner west streets just months after bans and nighttime curfews were implemented on a number of major…
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Work still to be done on IWD
International Women’s Day (IWD) has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality.…
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Dear Agnes returns
A contemporary public art program returns in March, paying tribute to the Altona Meadows land artwork created in 1998 by New York-based environmental artist Agnes…
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EPA conducts odour blitz
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said it has conducted more than 36 inspections and issued eight compliance notices in relation to recent reports of odour…
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Aunty Marge honoured with mural
A mural dedicated to Stolen Generations survivor advocate for First Nations rights, health and women’s wellbeing, Aunty Margaret Tucker , was unveiled in Footscray on…
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Community Calendar
Book sales Friends of Altona Libraries (FOAL) hold monthly book sales at the rear of Altona Library during the first week of each month. Books…
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Footscray folk farewell
Luminaries of Melbourne’s folk music scene will be farewelled at ‘Footscray Folk: A Singout!’ on Saturday 7 March. The concert at Bluestone Hall at Borderlands…
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Sport
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Falcons to go again
City West Falcons’ championship side is back for the Victorian Netball League season, but fans should expect a glimpse of the future. The Falcons, who…
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Bulldogs lose thriller
It was heartbreak for Yarraville-Footscray as it fell just short of claiming a second straight Bowls Victoria weekend premier division premiership on Sunday night. Having…
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Cricket star on the rise
“I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless…
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Finals hopes alive
Gellibrand just wanted to be competitive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield, now it’s a chance of playing finals. After two straight promotions,…
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Imperials on a roll
Williamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield finals. The Imperials…
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Jamieson takes his chance
Footscray’s Mitch Jamieson wasn’t expecting a call up to the Victorian second XI cricket team. Despite having a breakout season and his coach calling for…
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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…
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Braybrook armed robbery investigated
Police are appealing to the public to help them investigate an armed robbery in Braybrook late last year. It’s believed the offender, armed with a…
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Further charges against Footscray man
Police have laid further charges against a Footscray man as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator…
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New station announced as airport rail works commence
A new train station will be built at Tottenham as part of the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) which finally broke…
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Council approves Bulldogs childcare lease
The future of the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre at Whitten Oval has been secured, with Maribyrnong council approving a 10 year lease agreement with the…
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Festival’s landmark event
Ballan’s favourite community festival is set to return for its 50th annual event on Sunday 15 March, celebrating local culture, creativity, and community. The Ballan…
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Maribyrnong seal dies
A seal found on the banks of Maribyrnong River on the weekend has died. Staff from Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit rescued the adult male…
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued
A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Footscray, Sunbury, Sydenham, St Albans, Melbourne…
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New hospital no treatment shock
It might’ve been an exciting moment for many residents in Melbourne’s west, but for Maidstone couple Josh Preston and Sophia Tremethick, the opening of the…
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Footscray to hear the drums Wadaiko
Fresh off hosting the annual East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival, Footscray’s Byron Plaza will stage another Asian cultural celebration next month when the…
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Pelligra joins Brooklyn Recycling Group
Property developer Pelligra has formally joined the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) under Victoria’s first statutory Better Environment Plan (BEP). As a major landholder within the…