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Cr Anthony Tran becomes Maribyrnong’s youngest ever mayor
Maribyrnong’s youngest ever mayor hopes his election will help inspire other young people and break “the bamboo ceiling”.
River Ward councillor Anthony Tran, 22, last...
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Footscray West man missing
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Footscray local.
Jurgen was last seen leaving his Barkley Street home in West Footscray...
Braybrook family evacuates house fire
Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Brooklyn this morning.
About 24 firefighters attended the single storey brick house on Alwyn Court and were...
Former minister Wade Noonan joins Victoria University
Former Williamstown MP and state government minister Wade Noonan has been appointed to a key strategic role at Victoria University.
Mr Noonan was announced on...
Deer’s West Footscray frolic
A stray baby deer has been taken to a wildlife sanctuary after being safely captured following a chase through the streets of Tottenham and...
Local man running 160km for men’s mental health
For Footscray local Liam Henderson, tomorrow’s 160-kilometre run has been a long time coming.
The personal trainer started running at the beginning of the...
Weekend worth of rich musical offerings
Newport music stalwart Sherry Rich will be joining a stellar all-Victorian line-up when the much-loved Out on the Weekend festival returns to Williamstown’s Seaworks...
Lessons from footy field to the classroom
When Ellyse Gamble pulls on her boots for the Western Bulldogs AFLW side, the key defender is keen to give the opposition a lesson.
The...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay vaccination rates continue to rise
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay vaccination rates continue to rise as the state races towards it’s 90 per cent double dosed target.
Vaccination rates in...
Teacher dedication honoured
Hobsons Bay’s brightest teaching stars have been recognised for their dedication in the face of the many challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
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...
Time to Spring into Summer
Getting out of lockdown has come at the perfect time to get outdoors and Spring into Summer.
Back with a bang in 2021, this...
Altona North Community Library reopened
Hobsons Bay Council has reopened the Altona North Community Library.
With Victoria’s vaccination rates reaching 80 per cent and restrictions easing, the council is taking...
Paramedic celebrates 40 years of service
For western suburbs paramedic Alex Medancic, coming to work each day doesn’t feel like work.
Williamstown born and bred, Mr Medancic has seen plenty of...