End of an era for Footscray as Franco Cozzo site sold
Has Franco Cozzo secured his ultimate "grand sale”?
After half a century selling furniture in Footscray, the renowned spruiker-turned-cult figure has apparently sold his 1088-square-metre...
$45 million plan to tackle ice crisis welcomed
Maribyrnong police have welcomed the state government’s $45 million plan to tackle the “ice” epidemic.
Premier Daniel Andrews last week released Victoria’s Ice Action Plan,...
Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance.
With pet grooming on the...
Spotswood dog owners advised to stay clear of cricket pitch
The Spotswood Cricket Club have advised dog owners to stay clear of the wicket table on oval 1 at Donald McLean Reserve.
Club secretary Leonard...
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Man on mobility scooter struck dead in Newport
An 84-year-old Newport man has died after being struck by a car while riding a mobility scooter on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Champion Road in...
Good oil on urban olives
Backyard and nature strip olive trees are being harvested for oil under a new project in Hobsons Bay.
Morgan Koegel, head of the 3000acres not-for-profit...
Victoria University school holiday sports program
Victory University will offer sport programs over the school holidays next year.
Victoria University Sport is offering its sport-based programs for kids aged 5-12 years...
Active flood watch issued for Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong locals should be alert as an active flood watch is underway for the Maribyrnong River.
An update delivered at 2.41 pm on the Vic...
Fitzgerald Road closed
Fitzgerald Road in Laverton is expected to be closed for sometime after a factory fire this morning.
Fire Rescue Victoria crews arrived on the scene...
Yarraville shipwreck: High hopes for what lies beneath
Two Hobsons Bay residents are using technology to find out if an unidentified shipwreck under the West Gate Bridge could be a rare example...
Men urged to be sun smart
As Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents head off on summer holidays and enjoy freedom from Covid restrictions, SunSmart has issued a reminder to use...
School enjoys special cooking lesson
Laverton P-12 College recently hosted a cooking session with Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa, for their Year 12 VET Hospitality students.
The idea came from...
Australia Day: Lesley, George are Hobsons Bay’s best
Laverton’s Lesley Ould and Seaholme’s George Said are joint winners of the Hobsons Bay citizen of the year title announced on Australia Day.
A Scout...
‘The Steve’ asked to leave
Sea Shepherd Australia's decommissioned flagship vessel, the Steve Irwin, has been asked to leave Williamstown.
'The Steve' was sold to Ship4Good founder Kerrie Goodall and has been...