News
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Crystal clean up
Dozens of Hobsons Bay locals have been doing a deep clean of a beloved underwater attraction. A collaboration between marine protection organisation Protect What You…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much smoother to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Exhibition puts a lens on Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong now can be viewed through both a historic and contemporary lens at a new photography exhibition. The Art of Observation explores how photographers document,…
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Pedestrian dies following Maidstone collision
A man has died following a collision in Maidstone last month. Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian near the…
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Airport chaplain inspires SBS drama series
A new eight-part drama series called The Airport Chaplain, inspired by the real-life experiences of Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw, is set to bring the…
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BRG approved for year two
Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG), comprising Delta Group, ResourceCo, EcoGypsum & Fertiliser (Sunshine Groupe), and City Circle, has announced it has received approval from the Environment…
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Mural mystery
For some people it’s their garden, while for others it’s their car or motorbike. But for Yarraville’s Gordon Morrison it was the colourful mural on…
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Community explores new hospital
About 3000 people visited the new Footscray Hospital for the Community Open Day on Sunday 1 February. It was the first time the new $1.5…
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in…
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Sport
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Tarneit Central through
Altona Sports fell short with Tarneit Central is the first team through to the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association division 1 T20 grand…
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Angliss’ pleasing victory
Footscray Angliss season has been brought to life in its Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season with an upset win against Bellbridge. Angliss entered…
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Clubbers bounce back
Yarraville Club feels it has more to give as the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season heats up. The Clubbers are one of the…
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Peterson joins Marby
The Essendon District Football League women’s premier division continues to get stronger with Maribyrnong Park signing former Carlton AFLW captain Kerryn Harrington. In one of…
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Reset for Altona Magic
It will be a bit of an unknown for Altona Magic early days in the National Premier League. The Magic has had significant turnover in…
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Spotty gets first win
Spotswood was already winners on the field this season in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s south-west social T20 competition, without taking results into…
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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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Helping little learners find their feet at school
Starting school is a major milestone — not just for children, but for parents too. As classrooms across the country welcome new students, experts say…
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Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial
The alleged graffiti vandal behind “Pam the Bird” has pleaded not guilty to more than 200 offences and will fight the charges at trial. Jack…
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Joe makes final cut
After almost six decades of cutting hair, trimming beards and chewing the fat, iconic Footscray barber Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Squatrito has hung up the clippers for…
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Theft in Mt Macedon
Police have arrested a Maidstone man following a theft in Mt Macedon. On 25 January, a car was stolen on Douglas Road, Mt Macedon. Police…
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Fire destroys West Footscray home
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which gutted a West Footscray home on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the blaze at…
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Picnic next to classic cars
Motorheads are racing to Hanging Rock for the Annual Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show. The annual event is held on the second Sunday in…
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Youth Fest grants available
Applications are open now for grants to host Youth Fest activities. Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman announced $220,000 in funding to support the delivery of more…
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Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey
People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey. Organisers are keen…
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The power of women
Those looking for a night of entertainment that encapsulates the power of women to outlast, outwit, and out-muscle sexism, look no further. Written by Emmy…
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Write on
Calling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool…