News
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Child safety overhaul
The state government has introduced landmark legislation to overhaul the child safety system. The Social Services Regular will be expanded to bring the Working with…
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Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
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Watch out for scammers
Australia Post is warning customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up to Christmas. Scammers are…
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Kinder crackdown
The state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…
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‘Layer up’ to prevent drownings
As temperatures rise and families prepare to spend more time by the water, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to ‘layer up this summer’…
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Houses at risk
Neighbourhood houses across Maribyrnong have joined the fight with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria for an urgent funding boost. Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is calling on the state…
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Helping drive rail network’s ‘new age’
A Maribyrnong local has been learning to drive trains in the new Metro Tunnel and mentoring other trainee drivers along the way. Anna Tirotta is…
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Nurses mark 50 years
Two Western Health nurses are celebrating 50 years of service at Footscray Hospital. Beverly Howard, 78, and Olga Learoyd, 75, work in the theatre and…
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A fiesta for families
Locals can enjoy a relaxed festival atmosphere at a family fiesta market hosted by Dinjerra Primary School next month, and maybe even get some early…
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Sport
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New coach for Bulldogs
Footscray has announced a new women’s coach for next year’s Hockey Victoria premier league season. Craig Morton is no stranger to the Bulldogs or its…
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Ainsworth finds his feet
For some players missing out on the Vic Metro squad for the national championships can be the end of the line, for Western Jets’ Oskar…
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Aloisi in limbo
Stuck in coaching limbo, John Aloisi is starting to get itchy feet. But the Socceroos great, who is now Western United coach in name only,…
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Dawson returns to Willy
Williamstown has welcomed back a familiar face, with former North Melbourne defender Kallan Dawson returning to the Seagulls for the next year’s Victorian Football League…
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Jets nervous wait
Several Western Jets players are among the nervous hopefuls hoping they’ve done enough to hear their names called out later this month at the AFL…
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Crusaders continue on
Western Crusaders continue to focus on hitting their own standards as they lead the way in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition. The Crusaders, who are…
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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…
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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up
Every October, we’re reminded of how important it is to look after ourselves — to book that breast screen, that health check, that little reminder…
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Your passport to fun during Seniors’ Month
Looking for a good excuse to get out, have a laugh, and try something new? The Rivervue Passport has just landed, and it’s your ticket…
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Jayco sale is your ticket to adventure
Prestige Jayco Geelong is rolling out its biggest event of the season with the Great October Sale starting Friday, October 3 until Sunday, October 5.…
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Jayco sale is your ticket to adventure
Prestige Jayco Geelong is rolling out its biggest event of the season with the Great October Sale starting Friday, October 2 until Sunday, October 4.…
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…
More News
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Child safety overhaul
The state government has introduced landmark legislation to overhaul the child safety system. The Social Services Regular will be expanded to bring the Working with…
-
Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
-
Watch out for scammers
Australia Post is warning customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up to Christmas. Scammers are…
-
Kinder crackdown
The state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…
-
‘Layer up’ to prevent drownings
As temperatures rise and families prepare to spend more time by the water, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to ‘layer up this summer’…
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Houses at risk
Neighbourhood houses across Maribyrnong have joined the fight with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria for an urgent funding boost. Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is calling on the state…