News
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree as well as untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty…
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Holiday timetables
V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
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Musician roundtable members announced
Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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Walking for a cause
Brimbank locals, community leaders and politicians marched in a community walk on Wednesday 10 December as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…
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Funding for library’s next chapter
Braybrook Library has received a $143,000 grant that will go towards a new infrastructure project. Maribyrnong mayor Mohamed Semra said council welcomes the funding. “[It]…
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Out and about in nature
Locals soaked up the summer sun during morning walk along Kororoit Creek organised by Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House. The walking group meets each Thursday morning…
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Covid VCE cohort receives results
Year 12 students across the west have received their long-awaited VCE results. Braybrook College year 12 student Hanson Ha was named dux of the school…
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Sport
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Anastasio joins Lions
Deer Park has added some more experience for next year’s Essendon District Football League premier division season, with the signing of Anthony Anastasio. Anastasio, played…
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Samason joins Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…
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Weather again the story
Local sports people were again greeted with rain on Saturday as they were keen to get out on the fields, greens and pitches. While many…
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Cavs lock in keeper
Two-time goalkeeper of the year Michael Weier has joined Green Gully for the National Premier League season. The Cavaliers announced that Weier was making the…
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Defender makes her mark
Being selected in the AFLW draft would mean everything for the Western Jets’ Alex McBride-Loane. Having fallen in love with football after she started playing…
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Vella keen to step up to challenge at Westvale
Allen Vella had made the decision to step away from Westvale Olympic until he got an offer too good to refuse. Vella had been an…
In Business – Sponsored
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Service at the heart of the schoolies alternative
Braemar College’s motto, One Body, Many Parts, speaks to a foundational belief that our community is strengthened by the diverse contributions of individuals working toward…
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A hidden family dining experience
If you’ve never been to the Melbourne Greyhounds at ‘The Meadows’ and dined in the City View Bistro, it’s about time you treated yourself, some…
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Seven ways to foster strong social bonds
At Centennial Living retirement villages, we see daily how much connection matters. Residents at Keilor, Taylors Hill and Burnside Villages tell us that the real…
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Dream night of top-flight action at The Meadows
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Dream Chasers Festival is back and better than ever — the party gets started at The Meadows on Saturday, November 8 with…
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Family fun at The Meadows on Cup Eve
Melbourne Cup Eve is set to sparkle once again at The Meadows, with the return of the Melbourne Greyhounds’ popular FREE Family Night. While the…
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Nido Early School is almost ready to open
Nido Early School will open its doors in Sunshine very soon. Located just minutes from Sunshine Plaza and the Sunshine train station, the purpose-built early…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
More News
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree as well as untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty…
-
Holiday timetables
V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
-
Musician roundtable members announced
Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…
-
Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
-
Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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Walking for a cause
Brimbank locals, community leaders and politicians marched in a community walk on Wednesday 10 December as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…