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Pollution fine increased

An environmental pollution event that led to the death of tonnes of fish, the pollution of Cherry Creek and lake and the loss of...

Election ad decision “surprising”

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed it will not place any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the...

Underquoting allegation

Legal action has been launched against a Yarraville estate agency and its director for allegedly breaching the state’s underquoting laws. Nicholas Skapoulas and his agency,...

Community Calendar

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club The AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite people who want to develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills, to...

Zoo mourns death of lion cub

The African Lion cub recently born at Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) has died from kidney issues after its mother unexpectedly stopped producing maternal...

VIPER arrest 14, seize $4.8m worth of illicit tobacco during week of action targeting organised crime syndicate

Warrants were executed at 12 tobacco stores across Melbourne, including Hobsons Bay, in early April as part of the ongoing investigation by Taskforce Lunar...

Table tennis Tuesdays

Tuesday is table tennis day at Maidstone Community Centre. Each Tuesday from 12pm to 1.30pm and then from 1.30pm to 3pm, local residents come to...

CYs suffer first loss

A slow start proved costly for Williamstown CYMS in the Victorian Amateur Football Association men’s premier B competition on Saturday. Having claimed the points in...

Vikings win a thriller against Parkside

Altona held off Parkside in a thriller underlights in the Western Football League division 1 competition on Saturday night. The Vikings were looking for their...

Storm’s perfect start

Newport Storm isn’t getting ahead of itself despite a perfect start to the FV state league 5 west season. Playing in the state league competition...

Altona City to improve as season goes on

Altona City is primed to step it up in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition the longer the season goes on. It’s been a mixed...

Seagulls set goals high for VFLW season

Williamstown knows there’s now expectations on it heading into the Victorian Football League women’s season. After two straight finals series and a minor premiership last...

Falcons continue to win as they account for Cougars

City West Falcons continued their winning start to the Victorian Netball League with a strong performance against the Geelong Cougars on Wednesday night. The Falcons...

Ariarne Titmus to share her lifestyle tips at gluten free show

Join us for the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show presented by Gluten Free Cook - a unique two-day event 10am to 5pm on 3 and...

Eleven day road policing operation this Easter

Victoria Police will launch a major 11 day road safety operation over the Easter long weekend continuing through to the Anzac Day long weekend. This...

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...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

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

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...

Labor to fund Islamic Centre upgrade

The Australian Islamic Centre (AIC) in Newport will receive an upgrade to its sports and activity facilities if the Labor government is re-elected next...

MP calls out “hateful“ letterbox material

Police are investigating disturbing material placed in letterboxes throughout Melbourne’s north western suburbs after being alerted by a Federal MP last week. Gellibrand MP...

Projecting the beauty of Kororoit Creek

A new series of projections in Sunshine will transport viewers to the lush greenscape of the local Kororoit Creek. A collection of 42 snapshots,...

Autumn celebrations at Auction House

The Old Auction House is presenting several exhibitions across an exciting range of styles, themes, and media this month and next. In the studio gallery...

No prohibition on fun

The Wyndham Theatre Company’s (WTC) rendition of ‘Drinking Habits’ will have audience members charging their glasses – or hiding them. Set in America during the...

Insulation discounts on the cards

Discounts on ceiling insulation will be available to homeowners from early next year, the state government has announced. The discounts will be available through the...

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Community Calendar

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club The AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite people who want to develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills, to...