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Mayoral robes memorial for Carter

Mayoral robes belonging to the late Sarah Carter have been put on permanent display in the Maribyrnong council chambers as a tribute to the...

Four youths arrested after evade through Melbourne’s west

Police have arrested four youths after an allegedly stolen vehicle evaded police in Melbourne’s west. The silver Honda Accord was first sighted on Thomas Carr...

Liberal loan to end legal saga

A $1.5 million loan has been granted to former state Liberal leader John Pesutto, with the fractured party desperate to draw a line under...

Gallery to host Muir works

An exhibition of works by late indigenous artist Josh Muir will become the first to feature in the newly re-opened Wyndham Art Gallery. The gallery...

Sharing migrants’ journeys

An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film,...

Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

Motorcyclist killed in Altona crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash near the Princes Freeway in Altona this morning. It is understood the motorcycle was travelling along the...

Cars drive inner west crime

Crime in Hobsons Bay increased by more than double the statewide average for the year to March according to the latest statistics released on...

West Footscray tobacco shop attacked

Police are investigating a ram-raid on a tobacco shop in West Footscray. It is understood a vehicle drove into the front of a tobacco...

Williamstown stabbing investigated

A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in Williamstown. It is believed the 23-year-old Williamstown man was stabbed by another man on Aitken...

Journey planning help

A new online tool has been launched to help Victorians prepare for future journeys using the tunnels and road connections resulting from the West...

Business lunch raises community funds

The Hobsons Bay Community Fund held their main fundraising event for the year last week, with its annual business lunch taking place at Seaworks...

Skating up some fun

Footscray is all set to rumble as four powerhouse roller derby teams clash in an action-packed triple-header, led by the west’s own WestSide Roller...

LandCruiser theft warning

Hobsons Bay residents who drive Toyota LandCruisers are being warned to take extra care by police, following a spike in the number of thefts...

Rates to reach cap as budget approved

Rates will increase on average by three per cent in Maribyrnong over the next financial year after council formally adopted its 2025-2026 annual budget...

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Givit to get punk rock proceeds

Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...

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