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Reef respite from road works

Residents in neighbourhoods most affected by construction works on West Gate Tunnel project, have had their minds taken off the ongoing disruption and congestion...

Local sporting icon honoured for 50 years’ service

Local sporting figure Ted Hudson has received a 50-year service recognition award for his contribution to little athletics in the inner west – a...

Water safety lessons

Water safety and cultural diversity combined at Williamstown Beach on Friday, March 21 as part of events marking Harmony Day. Thirty eight international students from...

Sincere socialising for seniors

Seniors in Hobsons Bay have some free entertainment to look forward to next month, when Sincerely Yours -– Playing Second Fiddle, is performed at...

Engraving the Ranges

Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at...

Safety concerns in council’s sights

A notice of motion aimed at enhancing community safety in Maribyrnong received unanimous support at a council meeting on March 18. Councillor Mohamed Semra moved...

Shave to honour father

After years of being pestered by her youngest daughter, Williamstown mother, Rowena Gray, finally relented. “She actually said to me, “mum I’m in year six,...

Altona Sports go through undefeated

A demolition job with the ball helped Altona Sports complete the perfect Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association A.E Lowe Shield season. Having moved...

Clubbers fall short in disappointing granny

Yarraville Club was outplayed on the biggest stage as Deer Park claimed back-to-back Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division premierships. What was billed as one...

Gellibrand go back-to-back

It was a case of déjà vu for Gellibrand as it sealed premiership success against Moonee Valley in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. After beating...

Altona North’s double joy

Altona North made it two premierships in the space of a couple of months after holding its nerve in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association...

Scottish international joins Seddon

Seddon has locked in an international bowler for next season’s Victorian Turf Cricket Isaacs Howarth Shield season which is hoped will pay off long...

City West Falcons go big again

The City West Falcons continued their hot start to the Victorian Netball League season. After a big win in round one, the Falcons were...

The science of learning at St. Margaret Mary’s Spotswood

At St Margaret Mary’s, staff are committed to delivering an enriching and inclusive education grounded in the Science of Learning. Guided by the MACS...

Adding a sparkle to life at Amarco Apartments

Elaine Crettenden loves spending her evenings sitting on the patio in her garden, a glass of muscato at hand, smelling the fragrance of the...

Foot and knee pain help

Most people suffer foot or knee pain at some point in their lives but it can be difficult to find effective treatment with long-term...

Channel 7’s Sunrise broadcasts live from Rivervue!

The Rivervue Retirement Village was abuzz with excitement when Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman and beloved personality, Sam Mac, joined the residents for a special...

Charming Victorian home on a spacious 4,429m² vlock

Located in the picturesque Gisborne South, just 44km from Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning Victorian-style farmhouse, dating back to circa 1840, offers the rare opportunity...

Taking the confusion out of retirement living

For many Australians approaching retirement, the thought of downsizing or moving to a retirement village can feel overwhelming. With so many options, legal considerations,...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

(precede) Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Scars of survival

After living in survival mode, Cobblebank cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending. The battle began in 2020,...

Bladder weakeness and what to do about it

(intro) Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian...

Stand-up night to bring laughs to Brimbank

From comedy big-wigs to lesser known talents packed with a spotlight-worthy sense of humour, seven comics will put together an extraordinary jest-fest at the...

Kaleidoscope Festival returns

Celebrate Wyndham's cultural diversity at Point Cook Pop-Up Park throughout April. The celebrations form part of the Kaleidoscope Festival, which is run by CoLocal, developer...

Maribyrnong gets active

Maribyrnong residents have no excuse not to get out and get moving this March with council’s annual Get Active Expo on again. The four-week program...

RACV urges driveway caution

RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety in order to prevent the injury or death of children. The Coroners Court of...

HPV vaccine also critical for boys

Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorian parents to check their children’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status, with new data showing one in three survey...

LGBTIQA+ grants available

The state government is funding LGBTIQA+ organisations to help them expand support and strengthen services now and into the future. Minister for Equality...

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Engraving the Ranges

Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at...