Port planning proposal slammed
A veteran Maribyrnong councillor has called a proposal to expand the Port of Melbourne planning scheme into Maribyrnong, “one of the most egregious actions”...
Level crossing design concerns
Hobsons Bay council has expressed opposition to the design of the proposed Maidstone Street level crossing removal project in Altona.
A council submission opposing aspects...
Scienceworks goes adults only after dark
Scienceworks in Spotswood is a favourite with kids, but for the next two months it’s adults who will be catered for.
Planetarium Nights are adults-only...
Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer’s victim
A "sleazy" volunteer in a trench coat who took photos of barely clothed teen footballers was not evidence enough to prove an AFL club...
Bonegilla experience brought to Williamstown
Williamstown recently played host to a collaboration between the sons of two post-war European migrants, more than six decades after their fathers spent time...
South Kingsville mural makeover
Vivid colours and themes of native flora and fauna now welcome children attending playgroup at the South Kingsville Community Centre.
A mural commissioned as...
Teens charged with Williamstown burglary
Police have charged seven teenagers following an aggravated burglary in Williamstown last week.
It is alleged the offenders attended a gym on Ripon Street in...
Community Calendar
Westgate Concert Band, established in 1979, is seeking new members with rehearsals back for 2024. Do you play Woodwind, Brass or Percussion and are...
Heritage strategy gets historical approval
The Footscray Historical Society has welcomed Maribyrnong council’s recently released heritage strategy for the next decade.
The Heritage Strategy 2024-34 is designed to be...
Footscray Park committee members appointed
Maribyrnong council has appointed community and stakeholder representatives to the Footscray Park Advisory Committee, with a motion supporting the appointments receiving unanimous support at...
Supporting youngsters to navigate life
A new online platform designed to support young Victorians with essential life skills has been launched.
Developed in collaboration with young people and youth...
Have a cuppa and make a difference to the lives of people living with...
Dementia Australia’s Cuppa Time for Dementia returns this October with the national peak body for dementia encouraging everyone to pop the kettle on and...
Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?
Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura ring, wearable technology is in high demand among the health conscious.
But beyond measuring heart rates and blood pressure,...
RACV reveals top ten household issues requiring tradesperson callouts
RACV has revealed the top ten most common home issues requiring call outs for tradespeople, with blocked pipes and toilets topping the list.
RACV Emergency...
Power surge puts Sportage in spotlight
With hybrid buyers lighting up the EV market, great things are expected of the recent addition to the Sportage SUV range.
Driven by 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...
