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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...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

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...

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Nominations open for Victorian Sport Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards. Presented by the state government and Vicsport, the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) aim to acknowledge...