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Give CFA a hand

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is looking for regional Victorians to lend a hand and join its team of highly skilled and professional members. With National...

CSIRO solves a 50-year mystery

An investigation by CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator has confirmed the location of the wreck of the 44-metre motor vessel (MV) Blythe Star. MV...

New PT ticketing contract

The state government has signed a new ticketing contract to improve the current myki system, giving passengers more options when they travel across the...

Bystander saves man’s life

Kate Lambert was working from home in Mebourne’s western suburbs when she responded to a GoodSAM alert that someone in her area was...

Online learning tool coming to schools

Footscray High School was treated with a preview session of a new online learning tool. On Wednesday, May 17, Fraser MP Dr Daniel Mulino...

Walking Football has kicked off

For one month, Hobsons Bay residents have been participating in a new program called Walking Football. IPC Health partnered with Football Victoria and University of...

Green thumbs call to action

Pilgrim Church has started a new community garden in Yarraville to encourage food sustainability in their community. On Sunday, May 21, locals are invited to...

MTAG says the job is not done

The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) is relieved that years of campaigning have paid off. MTAG is a local community group, active in Melbourne’s...

Better buses are the future of the city

Maribyrnong council is urging people to take public transport following the endorsement of the Better Buses in the West campaign. In its meeting on Tuesday,...

Health emergency declared

A health emergency has been declared in Maribyrnong, due to the health impacts of air and noise pollution from heavy truck usage in the...

New Footscray Hospital updates

Preparation for works on the pedestrian footbridge have commenced marking the next stage of the Footscray Hospital development. The new hospital will link to...

Western Lawn works on

Work will resume on the Western Lawn project after council approved additional funding to remove contaminated soil from the site. In its meeting on Tuesday,...

Police appealing for assistance in regards to stolen cars

Police are appealing for public assistance after a number of cars were stolen in Brimbank and Maribyrnong. It’s believed a white Honda City was stolen...

New pride in lacrosse

Lacrosse Victoria and Williamstown Women's Lacrosse Club are proudly hosting Lacrosse Pride Night on Friday, May 19, at Fearon Reserve. The Pride Night is part...

High on pride

Maribyrnong council celebrated IDAHOBIT Day at Braybrook Community Hub on Monday, May 15, by raising the Progress Pride Flag at a flag raising...

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Scouts to celebrate centenary

The 2nd Footscray Scout Group are inviting ex-members to join them to celebrate the group’s centenary next weekend. A 100th anniversary dinner will be held...

Scars of survival