Pushing past sound barriers
Multi-award winning artist, composer and percussionist Matthias Schack-Arnott is premiering his new work 'Tethering' at The Substation in Newport later this month.
He is...
Brave Arlo is a ‘walking miracle’
Western suburbs mother Bronte Santos said she still feels "quite blessed" that she gets to wake up to her son Arlo's smile every morning...
Dwelling proposal knocked back
Maribyrnong council has refused a permit application, which would have led to the demolition of a single storey weatherboard dwelling in Seddon to make...
Connecting art with nature
Altona's Truganina Explosives Reserve has been a lively hub of artistic expression and environmental discussion over recent weeks.
Running from Friday, March 10 to Sunday,...
Eagle-eyed watchers out and about
A group of keen-eyed birdwatchers from the Friends of Greenwich Bay conservation group were out and about last month at the Sandy Point Nature...
Bringing local flora and fauna to life
A group of Laverton Community Education Centre (LCEC) clients have been busy building a light installation representing local flora and a butterfly which is...
Indoor sports stadium approved with split vote
Maribyrnong council's vote on whether or not to approve a master plan on Yarraville's McIvor Reserve ended in heated scenes and a number of...
Lacing up for mental health
One marathon is enough to exhaust anyone for a week and seems like a daunting prospect for most.
However, a group of western suburbs locals...
Council challenges ‘narrow’ flood review scope in submission
Maribyrnong council has endorsed its submission to Melbourne Water's review of the October 2022 Maribyrnong Flood event, which included a challenge against the "narrow"...
Caring connections
Maribyrnong carers are encouraged to reconnect with nature and join with other carers within the community as part of a new program.
A collaboration between...
Opening the city’s sporting home’s gates to CALD communities
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adults and children would soon have the opportunity to take part in physical activity on...
Exploring cultural identities
Western suburbs multidisciplinary artist Mita Chowdhury has aimed to pull back the curtains of the west's identity and her own place in the area...
Easter fun for young and old
Residents from Altona retirement community Port Phillip Village received an early Easter surprise recently.
Altona Primary School Grade 2 pupils met with the residents to...
New program set to protect diverse employees from discrimination and harassment
WEstjustice has expanded its employment law services to be able to provide legal assistance to clients experiencing discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace.
The...
Police investigating West Footscray theft from motor vehicle
Police are investigating following a theft from a motor vehicle and deceptions in West Footscray last week.
Police said an unknown person broke into a...