Underquoting agents ‘on notice’
Unscrupulous real estate agents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being put "on notice" by the Consumer Affairs Victoria underquoting taskforce.
The...
Upcoming night time works
Over the coming months, The West Gate Tunnel Project has announced there will be night-time carriageway and ramp closures.
The works will occur at the...
Refugee report finds language digital barriers
Language and digital barriers are preventing refugees and migrants in Melbourne’s west from accessing essential services.
That’s one of the key findings in the ‘Don’t...
Fundraising for lifelong support
A group of Point Cook residents has teamed up with Altona RSL to raise money for support dogs for veterans.
Avington Lifestyle Village residents Phil...
School unites for tree day
Altona College hosted its first working bee since COVID, to celebrate National Tree Day.
School council’s Sarah Brooker said the working bee was a continuation...
West winter appeal
Charity, West Welcome Wagon is running a winter appeal to support asylum seekers in the west.
West Welcome Wagon chair Chris Scerri said West...
Walking for wellbeing
Pathways for Carers Maribyrnong group is re-launching at the Yarraville Community Centre.
The Pathways for carers group is funded by Neighbourhood House Victoria, which will...
Parking conditions cause mayhem
One resident from Maribyrnong has reached their limit with the parking conditions in the neighbourhood, asking council to fix it.
The resident who wishes to...
Four teens charged in Footscray
Four teenagers were arrested after being found in allegedly stolen vehicles in Footscray overnight.
Police spotted the allegedly stolen Audi and Kia sedan parked in...
Police investigate Braybrook assault
Police are investigating an assault in Braybrook on Friday, July 28.
Investigators have been told a 15-year-old Sunshine West boy was approached by two males...
ParKanDo stands strong
ParKanDo, based in Hobsons Bay, is a grassroots support group for people impacted by Parkinson’s.
The group is entirely volunteer run by three members...
Union considers VU open day strike
Union members at Victoria University (VU) are considering targeting upcoming open days with industrial action, including strikes.
In a fresh push for fairer pay and...
Jamming all night long with Kindred
Every Thursday, Kindred Bandroom hosts a free weekly jam night in the band room for all to enjoy.
Leader of the house band Angus...
Library plan on display
Maribyrnong council's Library Plan 2023-25 is now available, following extensive community engagement.
Council endorsed the Library Plan earlier this month after receiving thousands of comments...
Bunbury Street changes endorsed
Bunbury Street in Footscray will be transformed with a reduced 30 kilometre an hour speed limit and shared spaces for cyclists and motorists.
Council backed...
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Struggling to hear in noisy places? Technology can help
For many Australians with hearing loss, background noise is more than an inconvenience — it’s a barrier to social connection.
Audiologist Cris Ivanidis from...
