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Study into concussion impact on women in sport

The state government is partnering with the AFL to deliver a first of its kind Australian study examining the impacts of concussion experienced by...

Keep your pets cool this summer

RSPCA Victoria has issued a safety warning to all pet owners to protect their pets in the heat ahead of scorching weather expected this...

Wild weather forecasted for summer

The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and insurer AAMI are warning homeowners, including those in Brimbank to prepare now for ongoing wild weather this...

Police urge road safety this Christmas

Police are pleading with motorists, including those in Brimbank, to prioritise road safety over the Christmas and New Year period as Operation Roadwise kicks...

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...

Cemetery conditions a ’disgrace’

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) has vowed to improve its operations, following community pressure around the “poor conditions“ at Keilor Cemetery. The cemetery, on...

Christmas on the Savannah

Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) is the place to be this Christmas Day, with the zoo open from 9am to 5pm with a full...

By Tara Murray

Western Jets’ Lou-Lou Field had no hesitation when she had to pick to playing football or cricket. Field was a talented junior in both sports....

Baseball legend continues on

The Deeble family is synonymous with baseball in Melbourne’s west and across the world. Tara Murray chats with Jon Deeble, who has just returned...

Cougars hoping start of strong form

Kealba-Green Gully's hoping it has hit a turning point of its North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield season. The Cougars haven’t had the...

Eagles in the groove

The Sunshine Eagles are starting to find some good form with another couple of big wins in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1sts...

Cats ready to reload and go again

Things are slowly starting to heat up at Albion in the Western Football League division 1 pre-season. After two straight division 2 grand final losses,...

Tigers slowly building into VTCA season

Sunshine United is hoping the hard work on the training track will start to reflect in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Tigers...

Local young entrepreneur on the rise

At just 15 years old, Quinn has launched an innovative local enterprise, Quinntessential Oddities. Quinnisodd.com is an online store featuring quirky fidget toys, 3D-printed goods...

Nurse Next Door: compassionate care for seniors and NDIS clients

Nurse Next Door is proud to bring professional and compassionate care to Melbourne’s western suburbs, supporting clients with disabilities and seniors with personalised home...

Deer Park IGA evolves with new additions and expansions

Since Hitesh Palta and his family took over Deer Park IGA in November 2020, they have been dedicated to continuously improving and expanding the...

Premium new estate, Taylors Rise, launches in Deanside

Taylors Rise Deanside is a new land estate now selling premium lots with pricing starting at $345,000, brought to you by the developers of...

Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

Currently, a quarter of a million Australian students are overwhelmed by the high-stakes pressure of Year 12 exams—an outdated system that promises to “define...

End the anxiety: there are other ways to access any university pathway

As Victorian students brace themselves for the stress and scrutiny of VCE exams, a familiar ritual plays out: teachers teaching explicitly to the examiners'...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Understanding Your Fertility: Expert advice to help you have a baby

Becoming a parent is a cherished dream for many and the moment you finally hold your baby in your arms is truly unforgettable. I’ve been...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

The causes of pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Defamed MP Moira Deeming wants to rejoin Liberal Party

Former Melton councillor and expelled MP Moira Deeming says she wants to rejoin the Liberal Party after the leader who banished her was found...

Numbers needed to save lives

St John Ambulance Victoria is providing free CPR training to residents of Sunshine as part of the Defib in your Street Community Program. Classes are...

Brimbank getting into the festive spirit

Brimbank council is spreading holiday cheer with a vibrant lineup of Christmas events as part of its Think. Shop. Buy. Dine – and Enjoy...

Further fire failure in the west

Sunshine has been left without a fire truck as summer kicks off. At about 9.30pm on Sunday, December 1, a 22-year-old fire truck stationed at...

Ten years of Christmas cheer

As the warm nights settle in, Bacchus Marsh is feeling the Christmas joy. Bacchus Marsh’s annual Christmas Festival is right around the corner with big...

Liberal leader defamed expelled MP, to pay $300k

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has lost his legal battle against expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming, with a judge ruling he did defame her. Justice...

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By Tara Murray

Western Jets’ Lou-Lou Field had no hesitation when she had to pick to playing football or cricket. Field was a talented junior in both sports....