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Better cycling routes needed
A cycling advocate is calling on the state government to invest in better local cycling routes and arterial paths for riders in the western suburbs.…
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Taysha: The sound of inclusion
Taysha is making self-belief, perseverance and genuine acts of inclusivity sound pretty good. The fact she has more than 150,000 streams on Spotify and has…
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My Place
Seabrook resident Raymond Wright has lived in many lives in his life in the western suburbs. He told Jaidyn Kennedy about a few of them.…
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New party aims to prove it’s best for west
Labor’s stranglehold on the western suburbs will be put to the test at next year’s state election, with the West Party announcing five candidates to…
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Give cheer this year
Werribee Mercy Hospital has launched its annual Christmas Giving Tree appeal, inviting staff, visitors, and the wider community to donate gifts for patients and families…
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Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support
Guide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians starting from 1 January, with the new youth myki now…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an novel RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
As Victorians eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas season, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves,…
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Sport
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Cats’ strong form
Hoppers Crossing is playing its best cricket of the past couple of Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association seasons, it’s just a matter of getting on the…
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Edwards puts on a show
It was the Scott Edwards show in the latest round of the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association T20 division 1 competition. The fourth…
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Defender makes her mark with eye on AFLW
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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Bishop-Worn’s stunning debut
“The Werribee Giants product delivered one of the most impressive debut performances Melbourne Ballpark has ever seen.” The praise doesn’t get much higher for Werribee…
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Lowther new Werribee coach
Former AFLW Geelong coach Dan Lowther is headed down the highway after being named Werribee’s new Victorian Football League coach. The Tigers announced on Wednesday…
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VFL and SANFL double-header to heat up Gather Round
The best of the Victorian and South Australian National football leagues will battle it out again in 2026, with a blockbuster double-header locked in at…
In Business
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Bottle-hunting siblings clean up and cash in
Wyndham Vale’s recycling super-siblings, Divit and Diya Nathan, haven’t slowed down since they first hit the headlines for “bottle hunting” in their local parks. Back…
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Build confidence in the water at BlueFit Swimming
As Australia prepares for another hot summer, swim schools across the country are seeing a clear shift: more new families to Australia are prioritising swim…
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Fashion, horses and fun at the Werribee Cup
The Picklebet Werribee Cup is back on Sunday 7 December and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the Wyndham community…
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Downsizing shouldn’t mean giving anything up
At Avington we believe your retirement years should be rewarding — not complicated by hidden costs. That’s why we’ve taken a clear stand: No exit…
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Start your engines for a weekend of family fun
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival roars back to Geelong’s picturesque waterfront this November, promising a vibrant celebration of classic cars, vintage fashion, and heart-stopping racing…
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Fernwood Tarneit celebrates national recognition
Fernwood Fitness Tarneit has achieved national acclaim, taking home two major honours — Club of the Year and HYPOXI Club of the Year — at…
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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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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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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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
In an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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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…