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Op shop good deed cops a fine

A woman has been fined for parking in a loading zone while donating goods to the Williamstown Hospital Opportunity Shop. Williamstown resident Carol Glavich said...

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...

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...

Preparing midwives for western baby boom

A passionate Victoria University alumni is helping prepare the next generation of midwives to deal with the western suburbs’ baby boom. Val Dibella, manager of...

Program trials justice options

A voluntary mediation program that has the potential to bring victims of sexual assault face to face with offenders could be used by a...

Hospital launches $2.1m appeal

Williamstown Hospital will launch a fund-raising appeal to raise $2.1million for a community hub and new facade. Western Health Foundation director David Jones said the...

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