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Government must act now to save public interest journalism
Star Weekly
The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the Federal Government to put in place emergency measures to save the country’s news...
Delivering some good news
When Andy Fithall began his new job he hit the ground running.
Just three weeks later the world was a very different place.
The Kingsville father...
Staying connected key to wellbeing
Regular routine, exercise, sleep and being “ in the moment” are all vital to maintaining wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a mental...
Coronavirus count in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Twelve people in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as the number of cases across Victoria reached 520 as at Thursday.
Department...
Man wielding weapons struck by police car at Altona
A man wielding an axe handle and knife has been struck by a police car at Altona overnight.
Police were called to a report of...
Call for coronavirus testing clinic at Altona North
One of the 100 “GP respiratory clinics”promised by the federal government could be established at Altona North.
Respiratory clinics are specialist clinics for people who...
Work on Grazeland continues amid coronavirus crisis
The planned Grazeland food precinct at Spotswood is "in a holding pattern" because of coronavirus gathering bans – but the man behind the food...
Community newspapers under threat
Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding.
With a number...
Neighbourly support for those most in need
While health authorities continue to make the case for “social distancing” to slow the rate of coronavirus spread, the inner-west’s support network are swinging...
Coronavirus threat wipes out westside hospitality
The inner-west hospitality industry is reeling from closures that are being enforced as part of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, with warnings...
United in virus fight
Inner-west residents are banding together in response to the growing coronavirus threat amid mass closures, event cancellations and unprecedented new laws coming into immediate...
Altona’s elderly shopping hour ends with squares to spare
Australia's first supermarket to announce an exclusive shopping hour for the elderly and disabled described Tuesday's first run as excellent and calm.
Altona's IGA supermarket...
Toyota names date for Altona closure
More than 2500 of Australia's last remaining car manufacturing workers will lose their jobs this year, after Toyota announced it will shut down its...
Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll
If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15...
Sexual assault reports on the rise
Sexual offences reported to police in Hobsons Bay almost doubled in a year, mainly because victims are more confident in coming forward.
Data from the...
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Women of the west get active
Residents of Melbourne's west are invited to join the Daughters of the West program, a free health initiative that will return to Hobsons Bay...
