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Adam Marcon hangs up boots

Williamstown and VFL legend Adam Marcon has hung up his boots. The Seagulls skipper played 161 VFL games over nine seasons, including 106 for Williamstown,...

Former PM staffer Andrew Porter joins Footscray race

A dark horse has emerged in the Labor preselection race for the plum state seat of Footscray. Andrew Porter, a former advisor to prime ministers...

Bug detectives embark on nature play

All things creepy and crawly went under the magnifying glass at the recent Bug Detectives Nature Play school holiday event at Pipemakers Park. More than...

Empowering through art

Footscray is set to have a new sustainability themed event and exhibition thanks to local artist Sally Walshe, also known as Lady Mohawk. The new...

Altona parents fearful after rain uncovers asbestos at school playground

PARENTS have raised concerns about asbestos uncovered by recent rain on Altona Primary School oval,  which is  expected to be removed while children are...

Plan to revitalise an iconic local sport

An ambitious plan is underway to revive the distinctly inner-west sport of Trugo. The Footscray Trugo club on Buckley Street in Seddon lies in a derelict state...

Scooter evade arrests

Two youths who went on a joyride through Wyndham on a motor scooter Monday afternoon, have been arrested. After an extended pursuit lasting more than...

Hobsons Bay mayor to largely focus on heritage during his 2021/22 term

The Hobsons Bay mayor has laid out his areas of focus for his 2021-22 mayoral term. This term will be Mayor Peter Hemphill’s third stint...

Ideas and skills for the future

Residents in Footscray will soon be able to benefit from a boost to the state's creative industries sector, spanning from children’s literacy and digital...

Twilight Markets coming to Williamstown

Seaworks will be hosting Twilight Markets over the next coming months, showcasing a host of local businesses against a beautiful night time backdrop of...

Stan Fox celebrates his 100th birthday

A Footscray boy who went on to enjoy a stellar career at the Williamstown shipyards has celebrated his 100th birthday. Born in Albert Street on...

Altona: Rabbit baiting at Cherry Lake ‘inhumane’

A Hobsons Bay wildlife rescuer says pindone rabbit baiting being undertaken at Altona’s Cherry Lake causes an agonising and inhumane death and is urging...

COVID-19 survivor celebrates 100th birthday

One of Australia’s oldest COVID-19 survivors today celebrates her 100th birthday, albeit in lockdown. Carmen Machuca was the first resident to become infected in the...

More blood donors demanded

Victorians are again being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to save a life this spring – as ongoing high demand...

Maribyrnong River body parts: Police resume search for more remains

Police divers will return to the Maribyrnong River on Friday morning to search for more remains belonging to devil-tattooed man Brendan Bernard. It...

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United bolsters defence

Western United has fortified its young defensive core ahead of the A-League women’s season with the signings of Bulleen Lions stars Isabel Dehakiz and...

Crusaders go again