Council cuts building height
Maribyrnong council has approved the construction of a 10-storey mixed use building in the Highpoint Major Activity Centre.
In granting the permit, council lopped four...
Cohealth supports breastfeeding program
In the lead-up to Breastfeeding Week, cohealth has supported organisations and public venues in Maribyrnong, to welcome breastfeeding parents through the Breastfeeding is Welcome...
Five Fraser businesses have been awarded grants
Migrant Coffee, is one of five businesses in Fraser to be awarded a grant under the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program.
Migrant Coffee is...
A feline focused poster competition
Friends of Newport Lakes (FoNL) has paired up with two local primary schools for a cat poster competition and exhibition, currently on display.
FoNL president...
Lifesavers bring home two medals
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) lifesavers have returned from the Sharkskin Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships in Kingscliff, New South Wales...
90 years of Yarraville’s Mouth Organ Band
Today marks the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band’s 90th birthday, established in 1933 by Ernie Weybury after he saw a 12-year-old boy playing a mouth...
A woman’s journey in overcoming homelessness
Christine Campbell was a 15-year-old when she fled her home, after the promise to relocate to Melbourne and live a better life didn't work...
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...
Pavilion open for business
The new Henry Turner South Reserve Pavilion is now open for community use.
The pavilion provides a multipurpose facility to serve the diverse needs of...
New park announcment
The Joseph Road Precinct in Footscray will soon be home to a new park providing residents living in this high density area with new...
New programs for the elderly
Some older residents in Melbourne’s inner west will be given fitbits as part of an innovative program to help them stay healthy and living...
An event for yes
Yes23 is hosting ‘Fraser for Yes: Community Forum’ in Sunshine on Thursday, July 27.
One of the speakers on the day will be Yorta Yorta...
Promoting river health in film
Nikki Kowalczyk is the Maribyrnong waterways co-ordinator for the newly founded organisation Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association.
“We are an offshoot from the Yarra Riverkeeper...
Wellbeing opportunities grow
Altona College is the latest school in the west to receive $2500 from the Walk a Mile in my Shoes (WAMIMS) fundraiser 2021-22, to...
Council issues apology letters
Hobsons Bay council has delivered letters of apology to the residents of Williamstown's Techno Park Drive, who are facing eviction from their homes.
As reported...
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Altona North starts with a bang
A stunning opening partnership put Altona North on top in the local derby in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield.
Facing the Altona...
