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Push for at risk Victorians to get tested for hepatitis B

Victorians at risk of hepatitis B are being urged to get tested as new data reveals one in three Victorians living with hepatitis B...

Protect yourself against bad builders

Key information to protect consumers against bad builders is now available in seven languages other than English on the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) website....

Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate as many people as possible on how to start a difficult conversation to...

Lamine Sonko and Pirritu to light up Altona

Prepare to be swept away on a cultural journey as the Altona Theatre hosts an extraordinary performance featuring composer and multi-instrumentalist Lamine Sonko and...

Have your say on the plan for Victoria’s renewable energy future

VicGrid is asking communities, landholders, Traditional Owners, and the energy industry to get involved and have their say in developing the long-term strategic plan...

Putting more women on the map

Community members now have a chance to nominate the achievements of remarkable local women by nominating them to be commemorated through place and road...

Plant a tree

Planet Ark is calling on Australians to join the collective effort to care for our unique biodiversity and help support the country’s threatened species...

Clubbers to field a women’s side

Yarraville Club’s foray into women’s cricket is off to a flying start. The Clubbers announced two weeks ago that they would be aiming to field...

Falcons into decider

The City West Falcons took another step towards their championship dream with victory against the Boroondara Express on Wednesday night in the Victorian Netball...

Finals race hots up

The race for Western Football League division 2 finals spots is heating up. While the race for the top four seems set, the race for...

Berry new Dogs captain

The Western Bulldogs will have a new AFLW captain with Deanna Berry appointed the club’s captain for 2024, Berry becomes the third captain in club...

Hicks named Metro’s best

Altona’s Lachlan Hicks has been named Victoria Metro’s best player of the under-16 boys national championship. The Western Jets gun was in Metro’s best in...

Bulldogs fightback falls short in VFLW

A late comeback from the Western Bulldogs has fallen short in the Victorian Football League women’s grand final. For the Bulldogs it was their second...

Discover Williamstown

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’?

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

Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and...

Piggy in the middle when it comes to money sense

With the cost of living increasing, now is a better time than ever to teach children about the importance of saving money effectively. With...

Payment assistance for hearing aids: the facts

If you’ve been living with a hearing loss… or have a parent that’s hard of hearing, you may have questions about the cost of...

Foot and heel pain help

Foot and heel pain are extremely common yet there is much misinformation about these conditions often leading to misdiagnosis, resulting in incorrect or inappropriate...

Food insecurity ‘severe’ in Maribyrnong

Fifteen per cent of households in Maribyrnong are impacted by food insecurity, according to a council submission to a state government inquiry on the...

All aboard!

The Sunshine Model Railway Club is on track for a big showing this weekend, as it heads to Braybrook for the annual model train...

Community grants application

Maribyrnong community grant applications and an information session are now open. The community grants program aims to empower local groups and organisations to make a positive difference...

Celebrating local talent

Hobsons Bay artists are being celebrated in a new exhibition at the civic centre. The Hobsons Bay Artists Society's (HBAS) Through the artist's eyes exhibition...

National science week at Scienceworks

Children and adults can discover and understand details about the universe through the National Science Week exhibition at Scienceworks. The programs will run from Saturday,...

New home ground for Altona City footballers

Altona City soccer player can look forward to playing extra time on three upgraded pitches and a new pavilion at HC Kim Reserve. The work...

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Putting more women on the map

Community members now have a chance to nominate the achievements of remarkable local women by nominating them to be commemorated through place and road...

Plant a tree

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