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Council disappointed at Champion Road decision

Hobsons Bay council said it is “extremely disappointed” with the state government’s decision to proceed with the controversial closure of Champion Road as part...

Hearing loss linked to dementia

Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss are risk factors for dementia. That’s the finding of a nationwide survey on...

Police investigate Brooklyn crash

Police are investigating a car crash in Brooklyn on Tuesday which left three people seriously injured. Emergency services responded to reports of a white Volkswagen...

Disability advisory council applicants wanted

People with lived experience of disability are being urged to apply to join the Victorian Disability Advisory Council. Disability Minister Lizzie Blandthorn last week announced...

Dual centenary celebrations

Befitting a grand milestone, Emily Davis is having not one, but two parties to celebrate her 100th birthday. The first was on her...

Williamstown winner in TattsLotto draw

A Williamstown man has kept his eyes on the prize quite literally, securing over $1.2 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw and promptly safeguarding...

Braybrook Gift back in 2025

Professional running returns to Maribyrnong on Saturday, March 29 with the Braybrook Gift back after a one year hiatus. The $3000 120m sprint wasn’t held...

Asbestos investigation

A vacant block of land bought as part of the Newport level crossing removal project (LXRP), could be contaminated with asbestos. The property situated at...

Rod and Peter’s ’Quest’ to Osaka

Williamstown sailor Rod Gunther is no stranger to the high seas, but the 70 year old has never tackled anything quite like the Melbourne...

Female facilities funded

Yarraville Glory has scored new female soccer facilities to help them meet exploding demand. Since 2020, Yarraville Glory’s female participation rate has grown by an...

Ballan Festival set to be the biggest

Kicking off the colder weather and the beauty of fallen leaves will be the annual Ballan Autumn Festival, set for Sunday, March 16. The...

Watch Wonka in Werribee

Come and see Wonka in Werribee and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination on Saturday, March 15. You won’t need a golden...

Car owners warned as technology-led thefts surge

Victoria Police is warning to vehicle owners that tech savvy thieves are behind a surge in car thefts across the state. Increasing numbers of cars...

Gambling harm research grants now open

The state government’s gambling harm grants are now open to support research into the subject. Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation minister Enver Erdogan announced the...

Tucson travels the hybrid road

Hyundai has thrown the switch to power up the Tucson, while dimming it down, stopping at hybrid systems as opposed going for full electric...

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Sports into grand final with strong performance

Altona Sports had no trouble at all as it won through to the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association A.E Lowe Shield grand...