October is frogtober in Melbourne
The onset of October means it’s ‘Frogtober’ too and Melbourne Water is encouraging citizen scientists to get involved by recording and submitting frog calls.
The...
Free travel for seniors during seniors festival
Older Victorians are being encouraged to get out and about next week, with the state government offering eight days of free public transport for...
Motorcycle safety warning ahead of summer
Police are prioritising motorcycle safety in October following a worrying rise in rider fatalities in 2024.
There have been 52 motorcyclist fatalities so far this...
The Stones to rock Stony Creek
With a name like Stony Creek Music Festival, it was only a matter of time before the music of the Rolling Stones would be...
VU claims cap will cost it millions
Victoria University claims the federal government’s proposed cap on international students would cost it $17 million next year alone.
In August, federal Education Minister Jason...
Man charged over burglary spree in north-west
Detectives have charged an Altona North man following an investigation into a string of commercial burglaries between August 11 and September 18.
in the north-west.
A...
Weeding Williamstown wetlands
On Sunday morning, September 29, light rain fell, wetting the grass at the Jawbone Arboretum area.
Yet, members of Friends of Williamstown Wetlands (FOWW)...
Melbourne Water grants open to property owners in West
Melbourne Water has opened its Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways (LCLW) grant program to the Port Phillip and Westernport region, which includes the Maribyrnong and...
Climate consultation collapse
A consultation process between a network of inner west environment groups and Fraser MP Daniel Mulino has broken down due to the federal...
African library under threat
Australia’s first African library, arts and history museum, Baai Alkebulan House, is at risk of closure after being launched in Footscray last year.
The...
Alexis shooting for the stars
The Smart Fone Flick Festival (SF3) is entering its 10th year, but one Braybrook contestant was still years away from being born when it...
Fire damages Footscray apartment
A crime scene has been established after a Footscray apartment was severely damaged by fire this morning.
Fire Rescue Victoria was called to a three-storey...
Monster mayhem in Altona Meadows
Monster mayhem will take over Altona Meadows on Sunday, October 27 when the annual Halloween festival returns to the suburb.
Held in the hall at...
Junior girls just the start for Altona North SC
Like many local sporting clubs, Altona North Soccer Club is seeking to attract more female players into its ranks.
This season, Altona North fielded its...
There’s no place like Homb
Homb empowers new mothers, striving to prevent postnatal depression and anxiety.
Founder Larissa Leone is also working to change the ubiquitous baby-first narrative and make...
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Youth award named after Les Twentyman
Maribyrnong council’s Youth Leadership Award has been renamed in honour of the late Les Twentyman in recognition of his lifelong advocacy for Victoria's most...
