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T20: Kids versus Cops an engaging encounter

Western suburbs kids at risk and police have come together in Footscray for the annual Cops versus Kids Twenty20 cricket match. Held at Merv Hughes...

Podcast for the people

Locals living in Melbourne's west have the opportunity to be featured in a one-of a kind podcast played to passengers on trains. Metro Trains...

Landmark 501 Receptions site back on market

Footscray’s iconic 501 Receptions site is back on the market just weeks after a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision paving the way for...

Taste of Finland in Altona with a cherry on top

It will be a Father’s Day extravaganza to Finnish them all. People will be able to get a taste of Finland at next month’s Cherry...

Using AI to check blood pressure

Australian and Iraqi researchers have discovered a new way of checking blood pressure using artificial intelligence. Researchers from the University of South Australia ...

Mural makeover in South Kingsville

Vivid colours and themes of native flora and fauna now welcome children attending playgroup at the South Kingsville Community Centre. A mural commissioned as part...

Hobsons Bay’s top citizens

Williamstown’s local hero Ralph Humphries is Hobsons Bay’s Citizen of the Year, while fellow resident Nikolina Mabic is the city’s Young Citizen of the...

Ramping up for gold

The Freestyle BMX National Championships return to Braybrook this summer, with an all-star lineup set to steal the show. Rampfest indoor skatepark will play host...

New white rhino at zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the birth of a southern white rhino. The 60-kilogram male calf was born in the early hours of Sunday,...

Grants open to undertake boat ramp maintenance

Up to $2 million in funding will be made available for boat ramp managers in the west to undertake structural maintenance thanks to the...

Ace blind tennis star honoured

Blind tennis second seed Phoebe Jane never imagined she would be playing tennis at a professional level when she was diagnosed with macular degeneration...

My Place: Paolo Taliana

Paolo Taliana, a passionate musician, has toured with the likes of The Supremes. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.   Tell me about how you became interested in...

Expert tips on coping with mask challenges

As the second wave of coronavirus sweeps across Victoria and mandatory mask use is enforced across the state, a Victoria University psychology expert is...

Seek pain advice

Foot, heel and arch pain are extremely common yet there is much misinformation about these conditions often leading to a misdiagnosis, resulting in incorrect...

Calling all women in business

Maribyrnong Council are hosting two events on May 10 for women in business who would like some extra tips and tricks on how to...

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Maternal health services survey open

The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service. On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...