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The beating art of a hospital theatre
For decades, Dr Bob Smith has held patients’ lives in his hands.
Now, the retired anaesthetist has gained recognition for his paintings of scenes in the operating theatre.
Dr...
Woman found dead in Laverton fire
A woman has been found dead in an overnight house fire at Laverton.
Firefighters were called to a home in Badge Court just after midnight...
Laverton pool closure to be reviewed
Hobsons Bay council has voted to review a decision to close the Laverton pool, and will go out to community consultation on the matter.
A...
Maribyrnong mayor steps in to be king of swings
Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke has criticised council officers for ordering that children's swings be pulled down in a Seddon street.
It follows Star Weekly's...
Altona foreshore $12.9m makeover
The Altona beach precinct will undergo a $12.9 million upgrade, including a new main beach entry at Altona pier.
The state government last week announced...
The Hackkets perform at West Set in Footscray
Music outfit The Hackkets are gearing up to launch their new single ‘I Love To Travel’ at Hotel Westwood as part of next month’s West Set Festival.
Celebrating a post-COVID return of live...
‘Geek’ keen to understand women
Alexander Wojno possibly understands maths better than women.
The Maribyrnong man hopes that becoming a contestant on Nine's Beauty and the Geek may change that.
A...
Petition calls for bin rethink
A petition calling on Hobsons Bay council to overturn its decision to reinstate weekly garbage collection and reduce the green waste collection to fortnightly...
Seddon resident comes out swinging
A Seddon woman says residents are upset after Maribyrnong council ordered the removal of swings on nature strips in what's known as 'the street...
Fighting spirit of Williamstown boxer Stephanie Mfongwot
A Williamstown woman will draw on her fighting spirit when she makes her professional boxing debut this month.
Stephanie Mfongwot, 27, will be fighting in...
COVID-19 survivor celebrates 100th birthday
One of Australia’s oldest COVID-19 survivors today celebrates her 100th birthday, albeit in lockdown.
Carmen Machuca was the first resident to become infected in the...
Deal struck for Unison social housing at Seddon
Maribyrnong's mayor says the council has brokered a deal with housing provider Unison that could enable social housing to go ahead at a Seddon...
Lockdown extended
Thirteen new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 were recorded today as Victoria's lockdown was extended by seven days.
With the total number of active cases...
Inner west dwelling prices jump
Dwelling prices jumped 8.9 per cent in Maribyrnong and 7.3 per cent in Hobsons Bay last financial year.
The median dwelling value was $716,660 in...
Southern end of Altona Pier closed
The southern end of Altona Pier has been closed until further notice due to structural concerns.
It comes after a section of the pier broke off...
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Summer concert series to pop-up in Spotswood
A street in central Spotswood has been converted into a live music venue for a series of free concerts running from January to March.
The...
