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Lane changes for outbound West Gate Freeway users

Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and...

Helping hand for Parkinson’s carers available

Western suburbs Parkinson's disease support group ParKanDo is gearing up for a new year of providing support to those with Parkinson's or other neurological...

Greens release proposed flood inquiry scope

The Victorian Greens have released the terms of reference of a parliamentary inquiry into last year's Maribyrnong River floods. Introduced on Wednesday, February 8, the...

Leaping into learning launch

Thousands of pupils donned their new uniforms and their backpacks to begin the newest phase of their educational journey. Prep pupils across Maribyrnong and Hobsons...

Next step in flood support

Maribyrnong community members would soon come together to provide guidance and support to council on issues and barriers impacting the Maribyrnong flood recovery process...

Broad vision for Hobsons Bay mayor

Hobsons Bay mayor Antoinette (Tony) Briffa has released the focus areas for the 2022-23 mayoral term. At Hobsons Bay council's meeting on Tuesday, February 7,...

Local wares wow crowds

Altona's Pier Street was bustling with activity on Tuesday, February 7. As part of the weekly Altona Beach Market held on Pier Street, Weaver Reserve...

Buses replacing trains due to boom gate damage

Buses are replacing trains on the Werribee and Williamstown Train Lines between Footscray and Newport, due to a damaged boom gate at the Hudsons...

Literary festival returning for 20th anniversary

A nirvana for Williamstown's literary lovers is scheduled for June, with the dates of the 20th anniversary of the Williamstown Literary Festival now confirmed. Held...

Affordable social housing supply under strain as cost of living increases

About 2000 households across Maribyrnong or 5.6 per cent of the population were not in appropriate housing and were facing housing stress during the...

Community grieving the loss of cyclist Angus Collins

22-year-old Hobsons Bay local and former Williamstown High School student Angus Collins has died following a truck collision in West Melbourne on Thursday, February...

Trio fled after stolen car crash on West Gate Bridge

Public Order Response Unit officers have appealed for information after three people ran from a crashed stolen car on the West Gate Bridge just...

Traffic camera car operator threatened and vehicle damaged

Victoria Police is appealing for assistance following two incidents involving two men damaging a mobile traffic camera vehicle and threatening its operator in Altona...

Walking the heritage high wire

A group of West Footscray area residents have questioned the value of Maribyrnong council placing interim heritage controls on their homes, despite many being...

Toyota Corolla hybrid hatch

If ever there was a car that needed no introduction it’s the Toyota Corolla. First released in 1966 and arriving in Australia the following...

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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...