Chan claims cooking award
Maidstone apprentice chef Enoch Chan has won the state’s prestigious Golden Chef’s Hat Award.
Marking it’s 60th anniversary, the Golden Chef’s Hat is Australia’s longest...
Winter wood heater advice
With many firing up their wood burning heater to keep their toes warm this winter, EPA Victoria is offering tips to reduce smoke and...
Cardinal stresses unity
The Archbishop of Dili, Cardinal Virgílio do Carmo da Silva, is one of the Catholic church’s most powerful figures in the Asia Pacific, a...
Support cuts cruel: mayor
Cuts to support programs for new parents in this year’s state budget have been described as a “cruel blow” by Hobsons Bay mayor Daria...
NAIDOC Week in the west
A wide range of events were held across the inner-west to mark the 50th annual NAIDOC Week from Sunday July 6 to Sunday...
Craft de-stash for cash
The Footscray CWA is giving craft enthusiasts the chance to get rid of unwanted materials and buy new ones at its craft de-stash market...
Fire at old Footscray factory
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a suspicious fire at the old Kinnear’s ropeworks factory in Footscray yesterday afternoon.
Fire crews arrived at the...
Teens charged after stabbing, aggrevated carjacking
A Footscray boy is among five teenagers charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of offences that took place overnight on...
Footscray tobacco shop fire investigated
Police are investigating if a fire at a Footscray tobacco shop early this morning is linked to previous fires at the site.
Officers patrolling the...
July events to warm west
A range of winter events are set to warm up the west during July, with food, exhibitions, and live performances offering respite from the...
Teaching kids to save lives
Ambulance Victoria’s Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more students across the state.
The Australian-first program has been...
International students’ engagement with communities offers mutual benefits
International students make valuable contributions to Australian communities, enhancing social cohesion and cultural exchange while also improving their own wellbeing.
Yet, experts from...
Counselling available in the west
The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) are offering support for people distressed by the recent allegations of sexual assault in childcare centres...
COMMENT – A plan for the future
Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club is proud of Williamstown’s heritage, and we are equally committed to its future. WSLSC has served the community for...
The ‘Hardest Share’ that could save lives
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma.
The 'Hardest Share' calls on...
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Childcare backlash forces possible backflip
A campaign by concerned parents has forced a possible backflip on plans to privatise the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre in Footscray.
On Wednesday, Maribyrnong mayor...
