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More chances open up

Students at state secondary schools in Melbourne’s west will have more learning and development opportunities for outside the classroom with a $100,000 grant awarded...

Nature strip saga continues

A new petition has been created by the Green Guerrilla Group (GGG) in response to Maribyrnong council's draft nature strip policy. The GGG is a...

Truganina man arrested following more illicit tobacco raids

An Altona Meadows man was among those charged following the seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes valued at approximately $150,000 this week. Police executed...

Footscray police blitz

Eight people were arrested during a three-day safety blitz across Melbourne’s western suburbs. Operation Delta was run by Westgate Alliance Taskforce and Maribyrnong Crime Investigation...

Fears over dangerous road

One Hoppers Crossing resident who regularly travels into Williamstown believes one stretch of road is particularly unsafe. Long time driver and user of Fitzgerald Road...

Footscray house fire

Firefighters battled a house fire in Footscray this afternoon, March 18. Five pumpers and 32 firefighters turned out to tackle the blaze in Droop Street....

ICONS at the Substation

ICONS, one of the most complete retrospectives of famous American photographer, Steve McCurry, is currently on display at Williamstown’s Seaworks Maritime Precinct. The exhibition features...

Gellibrand holds its nerve

After a number of close calls, Gellibrand is finally premiers of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Evans-Clark Shield competition. After making finals the past four...

Imperials achieve goal

Williamstown Imperials put a plan in place at the start of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season and it paid off...

Roosters hold on

Altona Roosters were able to hold their nerve for the second straight week to come away with the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield...

Mixed results for Rams

It was a mixed day for the Newport Rams as they claimed one Baseball Victoria women’s summer league premiership and fell just short of...

Seagulls eager to build on success

Having had its first taste of finals last year, new Williamstown Victorian Football League Women's captain Eliza Straford said her team is prepared to...

Seddon’s successful debut season

Seddon’s foray into the Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association competition has been a successful one. The Dockers initially planned to have a side in division...

New Doutta Galla CEO to champion quality aged care

Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited (Doutta Galla) is delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Rappensberg as its new Chief Executive Officer, who...

Townhomes at Bradmill Yarraville designed with an eye to the future

Pioneer Townhomes, the first homes to hit the market at the iconic Bradmill Yarraville residential mixed-use development, will pay homage to the site’s industrial...

A retirement lifestyle like no other

What does your perfect day look like? Is it a family outing to the beach? A leisurely hike through the Wetlands Bird Sanctuary? Or...

Bradmill Yarraville has best of the west on its doorstep

Bradmill Yarraville, developed in partnership by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate, is ideally located at 355-359 Francis Street, Yarraville, to take advantage of the...

Iconic Bradmill factory retained in new Yarraville community

Bradmill Yarraville, at 341 Francis Street, Yarraville,will retain the iconic heritage of the site’s former life and revitalise the textile factory into a thriving...

Avoid the bargain trap with hearing aids

In a world filled with tempting online deals, it’s crucial to approach certain purchases with caution. Take hearing aids for example – tiny devices...

Prison for ’BDK’ members

Two men have been sent to prison following an aggravated home invasion in which a man was shot in the face in Wyndham Vale...

Remembering principal Robert Brennan

Braybrook’s Caroline Chisholm Catholic College community has been rocked by the death of beloved principal Robert Brennan. Acting principal Laura Ruddick prepared a final...

Celebrate school holidays with art

Footscray Community Arts (FCA) is offering students a wide range of activities to fill up their school holiday schedule. Week one will run from April...

My Place

Youth Leadership Award winner Farzad Ihaab Ahmad tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and how he feels...

Improving CFA communication

Volunteer firefighters will be able to respond more efficiently to emergencies with the roll out of 18,000 new radios to all Country Fire Authority...

Demand for hot water rebates at record levels

More Victorians than ever before, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar...

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Fears over dangerous road

One Hoppers Crossing resident who regularly travels into Williamstown believes one stretch of road is particularly unsafe. Long time driver and user of Fitzgerald Road...