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Maribyrnong’s high hep C rate in focus

MARIBYRNONG’S high rates of hepatitis C are being highlighted as part of Hepatitis Awareness Week (July 21-28).Hepatitis Victoria data reveals Maribyrnong has the third-highest...

Baseball Victoria: Bass man hits solid groove

Newport Rams rule the west after completing a series win over the Sunshine Eagles in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 1 on Saturday. The...

Labor hopeful in holy reflection

LABOR’S candidate for the federal seat of Gellibrand, Tim Watts, told Muslims gathered at Thursday’s pre-Ramadan conference in Newport he would ponder what the...

Diners in for long haul

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Villa with a charm of its own

This property stands out for its inner beauty. The renovated villa has three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a revamped bathroom, modern kitchen with Caesarstone...

VFL: Williamstown Seagulls hang on for vital away win over North Ballarat

Williamstown didn’t reach its lofty heights of recent weeks, but it was effective in bringing down North Ballarat at Eureka Stadium in the Victorian...

Queen’s Birthday honours: True believer Companion Joan Kirner reflects

EIGHTEEEN years after leaving State Parliament, Labor’s doyenne of women says some of her beliefs transcend politics.Victoria’s sole woman premier, Joan Kirner, who has...

PREMIER CRICKET SCOREBOARD

ROUND 3Firsts: Frankston Peninsula 8-202 lt Footscray Edgewater 1-203 (Russ 109no Robinson 54 Green 30no)Seconds: Footscray Edgewater 4-178 (Dean 68no Walker 37) d Frankston...

Defence site plans doubled

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Postcard party for Footscray Community Arts Centre

Postcards capture a moment in time. From First World War picture postcards to the handwritten notes to loved ones about idyllic family holidays, each...

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The Western Jets suffered their first loss in the TAC Cup since round three, going down...

Seddon residents want Regional Rail Link land back

Seddon residents are calling for land acquired as part of the Regional Rail Link project – but which will not be used – to...

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A shuttle for pregnant mums

MIDWIVES are struggling to cope with an influx of pregnant women across the west, including in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, who want to give...

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Fire destroys abandoned Braybrook house

A Braybrook house was destroyed by fire late yesterday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at the single-storey weatherboard house on Middleton Court about 4.30pm on Monday, November...