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Auslan training for ambulance officers

Victoria’s paramedics will soon be able to add sign language to their list of skills and qualifications with Ambulance Victoria (AV) introducing basic Auslan...

Action inside and outside the MCG on Boxing Day

This year’s iconic Boxing Day Test will feature action both inside and outside the MCG, with the Summer Festival to take place in...

Beach report begins

Summer might have only just started, but with Melbourne experiencing five 30-plus degree days in November, the city’s beaches, including those at Williamstown and...

New chair for gambling and casino regulator

A former Acting Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police has been selected to lead the state’s casino and gambling regulator. On Wednesday, December 4, the state...

Smooth cycling on new section

Cyclists will enjoy a smoother ride on the Federation Trail with a newly resurfaced section in Altona reopening last week. The two kilometre section between...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Rallying for better buses

Residents from Melbourne’s west, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, rallied outside state parliament last week demanding better bus services. The rally was organised by Friends...

Feedback sought on central Footscray future

Maddern Square in the Footscray CBD is about to receive an upgrade, with works set to begin early in the new year. Short-term works at...

Christmas hamper appeal for Hobsons Bay

Hobsons Bay council is seeking to help disadvantaged residents and families across the municipality this Christmas through its annual Christmas hamper appeal. Members of the...

Paying it forward this Christmas

Melton's Sonyia Hosherr gets joy out of helping others. She chats to Faith Macale about her work with Pay It Forward and her life...

Flashy for a cause

Amid the bright lights of Keilor Park resident Chris Carlyle’s flashy Christmas display carries an important message for a cause, as he seeks to...

Workshops Pier works set to begin

The long awaited upgrade of Wiliamstown’s historic Workshops Pier is a step closer, with a construction company contracted to deliver the project. Ports and Freight...

Christmas reads that every kid needs

Christmas is the perfect time to explore the joy of reading with children. Librarian Jessica Strong said there are plenty of books that capture the...

Man remanded over murder

A man accused of murdering a 62-year-old woman has been remanded in custody after facing court for the first time. Michael James Chalmers, 35, is...

Footscray man charged with woman’s murder

A man will appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of a woman in Footscray last week. Homicide squad detectives arrested...

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Summer fun in the west

Melbourne’s west is full of excitement this summer, offering a mix of festive celebrations, live music, and unique experiences that highlight the region’s charm....