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Man charged after extended follow through Melbourne’s north west

Westgate Divisional Response Unit members have charged a man after an extended chase through Melbourne’s north-western suburbs overnight on Thursday October 5. Officers spotted...

Free information sessions

The Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) are holding several free sessions on how to nominate someone for the Order of Australia. AMCS Chief Executive Elizabeth...

Clean up or pay up says EPA

A Tottenham company and its Director and General Manager will pay $23,000 in fine, costs and donations after failing to comply with an EPA...

Seaworks announces October program

Seaworks has announced a number of events to be held throughout October. “We're thrilled to announce that Seaworks has a jam-packed calendar of events lined...

Coffin Cheaters member charged

Detectives from the Echo Taskforce charged a man overnight on Wednesday 4 October as part of a series of incidents linked to the Coffin...

Machine Imagining on display

Machine Imagining is the latest exhibition on display at the Braybrook Community Hub. Artist Kate Geck had the idea for the community engaged arts project...

Firearms blitz in the west

Detectives from across Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham last week joined forces to execute 25 firearm prohibition order (FPO) compliance checks across the north-west. The...

Fringe is back

Maribyrnong council has announced the return of Fringe Westside, back from Tuesday, October 3 until Sunday, October 22. Council said this year's line-up promises a...

Free service from EPA

EPA Victoria, Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist Professor Mark Patrick Taylor said, the state’s environmental regulator, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a free service...

Beware of swooping season

It is swooping season and Wildlife Victoria wants people to be prepared for potential attacks. Native birds such as Magpies tend to swoop at this...

Six tips to help you care for someone with a disability

If you care for someone with a disability, it’s important to prioritise looking after yourself as well. Here are 6 tips to help ease...

Spring has sprung

Melbourne's outer north-west has been awash with a sea of yellow canola fields to welcome the change in season. Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents can...

West pollution concerns grow

A group of Yarraville residents are asking Maribyrnong council to hear their concerns over an application for the expansion of a cement facility. Steel Cement...

Christmas carolers call

The Newport Choir is looking for members to join the group ahead of the festive season. Voola How said the choir is singing out to...

Fridays by the Bay

Fridays by The Bay is a newly redesigned program delivered at Louis Joel Arts and Community in Altona every second Friday. Coordinator Amanda Neville said...

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Singh Thatta technique approved

Healthcare workers who cannot shave due to religious, cultural or medical reasons now have a new technique they can use that allows them to...

Inner west crime up