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A passion out of the box

What started out as a labour of love 18 months ago, has turned into a new career for Ascot Vale local Mick Slocum, as...

Maribyrnong’s budget wishlists

Funding for a performing arts theatre, library rebuild and new park in central Footscray, better bus services and air quality improvements top Maribyrnong council's...

‘Divide’ delays lifesaving development

Williamstown swimmers have created a petition asking Hobsons Bay council to provide more public facilities in response to published concept plans for the redevelopment...

Second man charged after Williamstown aggravated burglary and police car ramming

Police have charged a second man following an alleged aggravated burglary and ramming of a police vehicle in Williamstown earlier this month. With assistance from...

Celebrating the Finnish way

An event was held on Friday, April 12, celebrating active ageing the Finnish way. The event, organised by HUR Australia, celebrated the Finnish way of...

New program for students to tackle suicide and self-harm

Leading youth mental health organisation Orygen is preparing to start a new program, which will work with international students to build a digital program...

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Yarraville author Andrew Lyall, has been shortlisted for an Aurealis Award for his speculative fiction novel. The Last to Go is dystopian fiction set in...

Guest lands at Eagles

Yarraville-Seddon has bolstered its list ahead of the Western Football League women’s season, with the signing of former AFLW player Ashleigh Guest. The club...

Seagulls get bragging rights

The Footscray and Altona rivalry had an even greater meaning in the Hockey Victoria premier league on Saturday. The two western suburbs teams in the...

Seagulls start to find form

Williamstown showed glimpses of what it can do in the Victorian Football League on Saturday against Southport. While the Seagulls entered the match undefeated, they...

Eagles start with win

A dominant second half proved the catalyst for Yarraville-Seddon’s opening round win against Caroline Springs in the Western Football League division 1. After a fairly...

Falcons build into win

The City West Falcons came out on top at home against Geelong Cougars in front of a big crowd in the Victorian Netball League...

Clubbers add two more

Yarraville Club has continued to add more pieces ahead of the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Having already announced the signing of...

Hearing aids: what to expect when you wear them.

Starting to use hearing aids is a big step for anyone, especially if you’re in your 60s and have been missing out on a...

Final opportunity to secure Waterline Place apartment

Seize the final opportunity to secure a luxury Williamstown apartment with spectacular views at Waterline Place by AVJennings. With the building nearing completion, prospective buyers...

New Doutta Galla CEO to champion quality aged care

Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited (Doutta Galla) is delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Rappensberg as its new Chief Executive Officer, who...

Townhomes at Bradmill Yarraville designed with an eye to the future

Pioneer Townhomes, the first homes to hit the market at the iconic Bradmill Yarraville residential mixed-use development, will pay homage to the site’s industrial...

A retirement lifestyle like no other

What does your perfect day look like? Is it a family outing to the beach? A leisurely hike through the Wetlands Bird Sanctuary? Or...

Bradmill Yarraville has best of the west on its doorstep

Bradmill Yarraville, developed in partnership by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate, is ideally located at 355-359 Francis Street, Yarraville, to take advantage of the...

New flood group formed

A community-run flood recovery group has been formed to help those who are still battling ongoing problems caused by the 2022 floods. Maribyrnong Community Recovery...

Councillor conflict of interest claim

Members of the Palestine community in Hobsons Bay have issued a complaint to Hobsons Bay council over a petition submitted to council in February...

Asbestos contamination continues

Asbestos has been found at six sites in Hobsons Bay, while several sites in the area are still being actively assessed as of Monday,...

Rates to rise in line with cap

Hobsons Bay council won’t seek variation to the state government’s rate cap in its 2024-25 proposed annual budget, with an average rate rise of...

‘Icon’: Les Twentyman farewelled

Victoria has said its final goodbye to Les Twentyman, a “true son of the west” and a champion for youth across the state. Family, friends,...

Fine over asbestos spill

A man who left 150 kilograms of industrial waste containing asbestos exposed on a Spotswood demolition site in violation of environment protection regulations has...

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New program for students to tackle suicide and self-harm

Leading youth mental health organisation Orygen is preparing to start a new program, which will work with international students to build a digital program...

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