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Mayors past and present contest Maribyrnong

It could be a case of back to the future for Maribyrnong council with no less than three former mayors seeking to return at...

Councillors clear out in Hobsons Bay

Hobsons Bay could soon have an entirely new council, with just two of seven councillors nominating for re-election next month. Nominations for the October poll...

Pair charged with Altona North shooting

Two men have been extradited from South Australia over a firearms incident in Altona North last week. The pair were arrested in Victor Harbor on...

Man charged over Altona North break-in

A man has been charged following an alleged home invasion in Altona North earlier this week. Police charged a 21-year-old Truganina man with home invasion,...

Three arrests after extended follow

Three youths, including one from West Footscray, were arrested after police followed them across Melbourne’s northwest driving an allegedly stolen car on Thursday morning. Officers...

Dylan debut discussion

The Footscray Mechanics Institute might seem an odd venue to host a talk on Bob Dylan, but that’s precisely what will happen on Friday,...

Family soccer program to kick off

A new soccer program for Maribyrnong families is about to kick off. An initiative of Active Maribyrnong, GO Family is a six week program...

Mural makeover in South Kingsville

Vivid colours and themes of native flora and fauna now welcome children attending playgroup at the South Kingsville Community Centre. A mural commissioned as part...

Extra trains and trams for footy and show

Extra public transport services and an extension of the Free Tram Zone are being delivered to cater for footy finals and the Melbourne Royal...

Foster family call for carers

After seven years as a foster carer, Kim has often had the same conversation with friends and acquaintances, that foster caring was something they’d...

Harrison’s big birthday bake

When Flinders Street Station celebrated its 170th birthday last week, the milestone was marked with cupcakes being handed out to commuters as they passed...

Fringe to again go west in October

Fringe Westside 2024 returns next month, part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival which runs from October to 1 to 20. This year’s line-up features...

Students dance up a storm

Students at St Mary’s Parish Primary School in Williamstown have been getting their groove on at a weekly dance club. Held during lunchtimes for children...

Altona North break in investigated

Detectives are investigating a home invasion in Altona North last night that left a man injured. It is believed two unknown male offenders broke...

Unlock your musical potential

After a 5-year hiatus, Brisbane’s Priscilla Anzoa will make her first appearance in Kadosh, a music intensive workshop held in Albion to empower the...

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Paramedic practitioner bill introduced

Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...

VTCA T20s kick off