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Footscray Hospital’s oldest volunteer applauded

At 92, great-grandmother Marie Marchant is older than many of the patients she cares for at Footscray Hospital. The long-time Deer Park resident signed up...

Eight million dollar mental health boost for Footscray Hospital

Mental health services at Footscray Hospital have received an $8 million boost. Western Health has welcomed the state government's investment of more than $19 million to...

Stalwart Bulldogs fan David Porter raises premiership cup

Lifelong Western Bulldogs tragic David Porter was all smiles last week as he took hold of the AFL premiership cup. The 57-year-old is a well-known...

Thunderstorm asthma crisis stretches hospitals

An unprecedented influx of patients stretched inner-west hospitals to breaking point last week as thunderstorm asthma victims inundated emergency departments. More than 1200 patients passed...

New infrastructure blueprint calls for Footscray Hospital revamp

Rundown Footscray Hospital should be refurbished or rebuilt within 15 years, according to a new infrastructure blueprint for Victoria. The report by independent advisory body...

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Give better this Christmas

It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...