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New study shows almonds can help with weight loss

New research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too. In the largest study of its kind,...

That one day in September

Running onto the MCG on the last Saturday in September is something many a young footy fans dream about. Next weekend that dream...

Seeking donations for a rescue space

Grace Gibson Cain has a history working for animal rescues, when she discovered some concerns she didn't like, she decided to begin her own...

More kinder for Hobsons Bay

More kinder spots are to be made available across Hobsons Bay and Monash, two rapidly growing parts of Melbourne. Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep...

Railway museum works underway

The Newport Railway Museum is currently experiencing a revival following a change in management, which Secretary John Hawthorne said is the latest in a...

Tunnel Boring Machine’s final journey

Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Vida’s mission on the state governments West Gate Tunnel project is complete as the major parts return to its manufacturer...

Students enjoy sensory garden

Yarraville West Primary School has recently installed a sensory garden, which Principal Karen Rush said the students have been loving. “It was a 14 week...

Teen trio arrested over Truganina hoon incident

Police charged three teenagers on Tuesday in relation to a dangerous off-road hooning incident in Truganina.. Three 15-year-old boys were arrested and three dirt-bikes seized...

Council backs ‘coming out day’

Maribyrnong council has shown solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community by committing to hold a Coming Out Day event next month. At a meeting on Tuesday,...

Maribyrnong councillors throw support behind a yes vote

Maribyrnong council has shown its support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. In its meeting on Tuesday, September 12, council moved...

Council adopts gambling policy

Hobsons Bay council has adopted a Gambling Harm Prevention Policy Statement 2023 following community consultation. The draft policy statement was put out for public...

Level crossing concerns

Spotswood residents want to be treated as a community when it comes to the level crossing removal at Spotswood. Neighbours Grace Guinto and Jared Redmond...

Community say on fairness

Hobsons Bay council will place a draft of its Fair Hobsons Bay for All document on public exhibition for four weeks. In its meeting...

Demystifing life with dementia

Newly formed dementia support group, Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons, wants to encourage those struggling to reach out during national Dementia Action Week. This year...

Musicians for Yes

Musicians for YES is an upcoming event to be held at the Kindred Bandroom in Footscray, described by band room manager Angus Ingram as...

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Singh Thatta technique approved

Healthcare workers who cannot shave due to religious, cultural or medical reasons now have a new technique they can use that allows them to...

Inner west crime up