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Wurundjeri corporation supports ‘yes’ vote

Last month, Elders at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation took a formal position on the Voice to Parliament to actively support the...

An enchanted luncheon

More than 130 women gathered for an Enchanted High Tea on Sunday, March 3, to raise money for those suffering from breast cancer. Organiser Liza...

Williamstown Road traffic snarls targeted by VicRoads

Road users frustrated by Williamstown Road bottlenecks can have their say on fixing traffic flow. In a first for VicRoads, a new review aims to...

Beer for bitcoin in Melbourne’s west

A community-owned bar in Footscray is attracting notice for accepting bitcoin, as cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream. Even the Western Bulldogs' current AFL guernsey features the...

Christmas fun in Maidstone

Maidstone will be transforming into a Christmas wonderland this Sunday as part of the Christmas Carols in the West Event. Scovell Reserve will be hosting...

Be responsible on public land these holidays

The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to practise responsible recreation...

Rental taskforce cracking down on sub-par properties

The state government’s renting taskforce team is now attending rental inspections across Victoria to check that rental properties meet the mandatory minimum standards. Letting a...

My Place

Scouts district commissioner Gerard White tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in the local government and his involvement in Scouts. Tell us a bit about...

Powering up digital skills for students and teachers

From AI technologies to cutting edge digital games, students and teachers are amping up their creative and digital skills through an immersive education program...

Yarraville paid-parking survey to reach 10,000

One of the largest surveys ever carried out on paid parking is coming to Melbourne’s inner-west. The survey will be delivered to 10,300 randomly selected...

Helping kids get active

The state government is helping Victorian kids to get in the game with the next round of sports vouchers. Minister for community sport Ros Spence...
James Wray addresses the candlelight vigil. Photo by Benjamin Millar

Candlelight vigil reclaims Footscray Park from violence

A candlelight vigil has been held to reclaim Footscray Park from gangs of violent thugs who have been preying on men after dark. Star Weekly...

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...

Footscray artist Steven Rhall veers off the grid

The multi-layered history of an iconic Melbourne site has inspired the latest work by Footscray artist Steven Rhall. Rhall is one of a handful of...

Footscray developer doubles Barkly Street units plan

Footscray’s iconic 501 Receptions is facing the wrecking ball as a developer seeks to build almost 200 units in twin five-storey blocks on the...

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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