New chair for gambling and casino regulator
A former Acting Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police has been selected to lead the state’s casino and gambling regulator.
On Wednesday, December 4, the state...
Smooth cycling on new section
Cyclists will enjoy a smoother ride on the Federation Trail with a newly resurfaced section in Altona reopening last week.
The two kilometre section between...
Relief for POP
Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...
Rallying for better buses
Residents from Melbourne’s west, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, rallied outside state parliament last week demanding better bus services.
The rally was organised by Friends...
Feedback sought on central Footscray future
Maddern Square in the Footscray CBD is about to receive an upgrade, with works set to begin early in the new year.
Short-term works at...
Christmas hamper appeal for Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay council is seeking to help disadvantaged residents and families across the municipality this Christmas through its annual Christmas hamper appeal.
Members of the...
Paying it forward this Christmas
Melton's Sonyia Hosherr gets joy out of helping others. She chats to Faith Macale about her work with Pay It Forward and her life...
Flashy for a cause
Amid the bright lights of Keilor Park resident Chris Carlyle’s flashy Christmas display carries an important message for a cause, as he seeks to...
Workshops Pier works set to begin
The long awaited upgrade of Wiliamstown’s historic Workshops Pier is a step closer, with a construction company contracted to deliver the project.
Ports and Freight...
Christmas reads that every kid needs
Christmas is the perfect time to explore the joy of reading with children.
Librarian Jessica Strong said there are plenty of books that capture the...
Man remanded over murder
A man accused of murdering a 62-year-old woman has been remanded in custody after facing court for the first time.
Michael James Chalmers, 35, is...
Footscray man charged with woman’s murder
A man will appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of a woman in Footscray last week.
Homicide squad detectives arrested...
Footscray fellowships
Maribyrnong is set to benefit more than most from the work of the latest round of Churchill Fellowship recipients, with three coming from Footscray...
Free calls to Santa
The stockings are hung, the lights are twinkling, and the countdown to Christmas is on with Santa and his elves once again ready to...
Footscray Park to host 2024 farewell
The Ferguson Rogers Process – a new project from Australian rock legend Tim Rogers and Bamboos guitarist Lance Ferguson will headline the annual New...
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New year scam warning
NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for in 2025.
The bank has released...
