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My Place: Debbie Vella

Altona Meadows resident and local maternal and child health nurse, Debbie Vella, has seen thousands of children grow. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection...

Wyndham is pulling a crowd

Wyndham is proving a drawcard for residents in other municipalities and states. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that Wyndham had...

Weed killer under review after dog’s paws turn blue

Hobsons Bay council has reviewed its use of weed killer after a dog’s paws turned blue in an off-leash dog park in Williamstown. Julie-Anne Williams...

Asset sale signals shipyard’s end

Victoria’s last shipyard at Williamstown is selling off its plant equipment, sinking all hope that work may start up again. Tiger Asset Group is conducting...

AC/DC tributes play for Bon Scott’s birthday

The world’s longest-established AC/DC tribute band is playing in Williamstown to mark Bon Scott’s birthday. The late singer would have been 71 on July...

Hobsons Bay council backs West Gate Tunnel protest

Hobsons Bay council last week voted to help residents campaign against the negative impacts of the West Gate Tunnel project, with one councillor calling...

Altona kindergarten closures on hold

Two Altona kindergartens have won a reprieve after Hobsons Bay council delayed a decision on their closure. Close to 100 protesters, some holding signs saying...

Wyndham youths arrested over alleged robbery and assault

Five Wyndham youths were among 10 arrested overnight following an alleged robbery and assault in Southbank. It is believed a 21-year-old Epping man was walking...

A century of caring

Hobsons Bay council is this month celebrating the centenary of maternal and child health (MCH) services in Victoria. The first baby health centre was opened...

Sneak ‘peak’ at snow in Williamstown

There will be snow in Williamstown next month when Seaworks is transformed into a winter wonderland. Minnie, age 4, last week got a sneak 'peak'...

Call for action after crooks break into Birdcage

An Altona cafe owner is calling for action amid a spate of break-ins at Harrington Square, saying the shopping centre has become a playground...

Queen’s Birthday honour for Ella Bambery OAM

Williamstown’s Ella Bambery remembers the night World War II ended, singing Land of Hope and Glory in honour of the “mother country”. Now, she has...

Violinist on the rise

When Nyssa Sanguansri was three years old, she saw a television cartoon of Bugs Bunny playing the violin. That inspired her to ask her parents...

Sweet sound of success

An upcoming Yarraville live music venue has been selected as one of the first recipients of a new state government grant. The yet-to-be opened Mantra...

Leap into saving frogs

A frog-friendly garden has opened in Maidstone. The Frog Friendly Habitat Garden at Dobson Kindergarten in Burns Street was created in April as part of...

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Baby screening program expanded

Victorian newborns will now be screened for an additional rare and serious genetic disorder under an expanded testing program announced by the state government. Acting...