Rehabilitating young offenders
A passion to help young prisoners has been a driving force for Brooklyn resident Anne Hooker for more than 23 years.
Awarded a Medal of...
Supporting international representation
Seddon resident Gary Lee has been an advocate for international education for about 20 years.
Awarded an honorary Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)...
Scoring an OAM win
You’d think finding out you’ve been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia would be a fancy affair, but Ivo John Havard learned...
Simple joys and peaceful living key to 108 years of life
Altona Meadows resident Mildred 'Millie' Andrew has seen the world change around her many times over during her 108 years, but she said she...
All hands on deck for iconic race
Williamstown's horizon was covered from port to seaboard with boats of all shapes, sizes and speeds as part of the launch of the 2023...
Council pays respects on January 26
Maribyrnong council has recognised January 26 as a day of mourning for First Nations people for the first time.
At its meeting on Tuesday, December...
Dynamic duo driving Hobsons Bay forward
Hobsons Bay council has acknowledged Naserah 'Nasz' Khan and Mia Boonen as its Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year award...
Wijeratne honoured
Western Health Professor Tissa Wijeratne thought someone was playing a joke on him when he was told that he had been awarded a Medal...
African-Australian “blessed” to receive honour
Having lived in Australia for 30 years, Sydenham resident Yasseen Musa has been an integral part of support for African communities across the north-western...
Blazing a trail for multicultural connection
Maidstone resident Guy McCrorie has been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal for more than 35 years of service to fire services within the...
Free RAT tests available from council centres
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay can collect free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) through their local councils.
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced this week...
Police to patrol beaches
Police forces will work together to bolster safety along Port Phillip Bay over the Australia Day weekend.
The Water Police Squad, Air Wing, Dog...
IPC Health secures funding for new aged care support service
IPC Health will soon deliver an expanded service to help older people navigate the aged care system, thanks to receiving a tender through the...
Oldest Australian sporting event launching locally
The oldest Australian sporting event will be launching tomorrow, as 250 boats set sail from the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown as...
Police seeking man in relation to theft and deception offences
Police released images of a man in relation to a number of theft deception incidents in Yarraville, Kingsville and Footscray earlier this month.
Police believe...
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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...
