Diwali to light up Whitten Oval
Whitten Oval might have some impressive new floodlights, but they won’t be needed this Sunday night when the West Footscray Traders Association hold its...
End of an era at Borrack Square
Altona North resident Cathy Nikolioudakis summed up the feelings of many in the community when the Woolworths supermarket in Borrack Square closed its doors...
Arrests and seizures in successful operation
A Footscray man was among 10 people arrested during an overnight car theft operation in Brimbank.
Operation Ghost ran for three nights from October...
Tram maintenance facility coming to Maidstone
A construction blitz will take place in November, with tram maintenance and a new stabling facility in Maidstone to be constructed.
Starting at 10pm, Thursday,...
Community Calendar
Westgate diabetes
Westgate Diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday each month at Altona Bowling club at 10am.
■Elaine 0415 030 996.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Regular meetings of...
Green fest in the west
The inaugural Green West Fest will take place at Unit 12-75A Ashley Street, Braybrook, on Saturday, October 26 from 10am to 4pm.
This festival aims...
Grant to preserve Victorian history
The state government is helping community groups to preserve Victoria’s rich history by showcasing historical records and collections.
Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams announced...
Free camping
Camping will be free in every national park and state forest across Victoria this summer.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos visited...
Tips to deal with thunderstorm asthma season
October brings the start of grass pollen season, generally lasting until December 31.
Warmer weather, increased amounts of grass pollen in the air...
ATO encourages tax evasion tip-offs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received 250,000 tip-offs about tax avoidance and other illegal behaviours since July 1, 2019 and is encouraging Victorians to...
Apprentice taskforce recommendations accepted
The state government has announced it will accept all recommendations of the Apprenticeship Taskforce report, either in full or in-principle.
Victoria’s Apprenticeship Taskforce was established...
More resources for respectful relationships
Victorian students will learn to recognise and respond to toxic masculinity, hate speech and coercive control online – with new respectful relationships resources being...
New magistrates appointed
Four new magistrates have been appointed by the state government.
On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes congratulated Nicole Spicer, James FitzGerald, Matthew Page and William Parker...
More acts for Always Live
Dozens of new acts have been added to the Always Live music program for 2024.
Among the new wave of performers is a show from...
Come have a Cuppa with Friends
All are welcome to have ’A Cuppa with Friends’ at the Werribee Church of Christ on Tuesday, October 29.
Between 9.30am and 1pm, visitors will...
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VNL
The City West Falcons are bringing back most of their Victorian Netball League championship squad. Eleven players have been confirmed with the Falcons squad...
