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Deer’s West Footscray frolic

A stray baby deer has been taken to a wildlife sanctuary after being safely captured following a chase through the streets of Tottenham and...

Local man running 160km for men’s mental health

For Footscray local Liam Henderson, tomorrow’s 160-kilometre run has been a long time coming. The personal trainer started running at the beginning of the...

Weekend worth of rich musical offerings

Newport music stalwart Sherry Rich will be joining a stellar all-Victorian line-up when the much-loved Out on the Weekend festival returns to Williamstown’s Seaworks...

Lessons from footy field to the classroom

When Ellyse Gamble pulls on her boots for the Western Bulldogs AFLW side, the key defender is keen to give the opposition a lesson. The...

Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay vaccination rates continue to rise

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay vaccination rates continue to rise as the state races towards it’s 90 per cent double dosed target. Vaccination rates in...

Teacher dedication honoured

Hobsons Bay’s brightest teaching stars have been recognised for their dedication in the face of the many challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Doctors suspended

Two Maidstone doctors have been suspended from practise after concerns were raised about the pair providing fake COVID-19 vaccination exemptions. Ashley Street Medical Centre general...

Time to Spring into Summer

Getting out of lockdown has come at the perfect time to get outdoors and Spring into Summer. Back with a bang in 2021, this...

Altona North Community Library reopened

Hobsons Bay Council has reopened the Altona North Community Library. With Victoria’s vaccination rates reaching 80 per cent and restrictions easing, the council is taking...

Paramedic celebrates 40 years of service

For western suburbs paramedic Alex Medancic, coming to work each day doesn’t feel like work. Williamstown born and bred, Mr Medancic has seen plenty of...

Altona centre manager passes on the baton

When Kim Reilly took up an administrative role at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre soon after it opened, little did she know...

Maribyrnong endorses Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Maribyrnong Council has thrown its voice behind calls to phase out fossil fuels. The council has officially endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, which calls...

Dear Mama comes alive

With capacity limits increasing, theatre group wit incorporated has space for a lucky few to join the live playread concerts of Dear Mama. The...

Have your say on WJ Irwin Reserve

Time is running out to take your chance to help shape the new play space at WJ Irwin Reserve in Altona North. Located between Hobbs...

Share your town hall stories

Maribyrnong Council is keen to hear your Town Hall stories. The upgrade of the Footscray Town Hall and surrounds, as part of the development of...

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Drugs, cash and firearm seized in Maidstone

Westgate Divisional Response Unit Detectives have charged a man and seized a quantity of drugs and a firearm in Maidstone on Thursday, May 16. As...