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Taking men’s health in their stride

Blokes and those who love them are invited to join the Walk for Men’s Health in Williamstown on Sunday. Williamstown’s Jo Davis founded the walk...

Property prices hold firm

Williamstown’s median house price rose by nearly 16 per cent in the September quarter, bucking the trend of a levelling or correction of the...

Dance like a boss

From a hall in Laverton to the television screen, youth workers Junior, Alex, Chuck, Te and Jese are bringing their best dance moves to...

At age 106, Altona Meadows Millie Andrew gets COVID-19 vaccine

Did you miss this story? Here’s your chance to read (or reread) on one of our favourite stories from 2021! At age 106, Altona Meadows...

One million Victorians request energy bonus

The state government has announced a $205 million boost to its Power Saving Bonus program, which has already been taken up by one million...

Opening discussions on proposed level crossing closure

Hobsons Bay council has expressed its disappointment with the lack of consultation around the proposed closure of the Champion Road level crossing in Newport. During...

Space to learn

Children were treated to an out of this world storytime last week at Yarraville Community Centre. As part of the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) event,...

Comben Reserve master plan released

A draft master plan has been released for Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows, to plan for a new $40 million Western Aquatic Centre...

Victoria partners with South Africa on mRNA vaccines

A new partnership between Victoria and South Africa is set to fast track international collaboration on the development and manufacture of next generation mRNA...

Hobsons Bay celebrates Lunar New Year

Hobsons Bay council is inviting Hobsons Bay residents to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Seabrook. According to council, Seabrook will welcome the Lunar New...

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...

Yarraville truck protest brings Somerville Road to standstill

Hundreds of demonstrators brought busy Somerville Road in Yarraville to a standstill today in a protest calling for truck curfews during school crossing times. Pupils...

Pop-Up Bicycle Lane trial coming to Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong council has endorsed a Pop-Up Bicycle Lane trial. The Pop-Up Bicycle Lanes Project was proposed by the Department of Transport and will result in...

Community Calendar

Westgate Concert Band, established in 1979, is seeking new members with rehearsals back for 2024. Do you play Woodwind, Brass or Percussion and are...

A chance to have your say on active transport in Maribyrnong

Maribrynong council are looking for locals to join its Active Transport Advisory Committee. The Committee will help council plan the future of pedestrian and cycle...

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Crusaders go again

The Western Crusaders are slowly kicking into gear in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition. The Crusaders, who have won the past six Vic Bowl...