Arrests following assault at Altona North Pier
Police have arrested three girls and a woman following an alleged affray at Altona North.
Detectives have been told a 14-year-old girl and her friends...
Swapping and selling sustainably
The Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre will soon host a market designed for local artists to buy, swap and sell materials.
The Creatives Treading...
Diana needs your help
A local support worker and mentor needs the community's help to battle her journey through cancer and recovery.
A Go Fund Me has been set...
West welcomes writers workshops
Writers based in the west now have the support of a new non-profit organisation which will be hosting a monthly series of specialised writing...
Renter pain in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay renters are experiencing some of the worst rental pain in Victoria, according to new data from Suburbtrends.
Suburbtrends releases a monthly...
Climate protest causes traffic jam on Melbourne bridge
Climate protesters are using a hire truck to block three lanes of a major Melbourne bridge, causing traffic chaos during peak hour.
Extinction Rebellion members...
Farewell to a fruitful career
Fifty-five years ago Italian migrant Antonio Napoli opened his fruit shop on Ferguson Street, Williamstown beginning the long legacy of trading.
Years later, in 1994...
Fresh finds at the farmers market
The Maribyrnong community can continue to enjoy the Yarraville farmers and craft market with a new string of traders.
Market organiser Eileen Fiederling O’Callaghan said...
Infants and parents to benefit from multilingual resources
Being a first time parent can be difficult enough without the resources, advice and support services needed to navigate life with a newborn, being...
Report find abuse continues
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) released its community visitors annual report, reporting an overall increase in abuse, neglect and violence for the...
Fire over the weekend
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to multiple calls for a house fire in Williamstown early Sunday morning.
Crews found a 2-storey timber building 8...
2024 Autumn forecast
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents should expect warmer days and nights, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast.
It shows most of Australia has...
Community batteries a bright idea
Community batteries allow individuals to simultaneously save money and reduce their carbon footprint, but there are advantages for others, too, says Steve.
“For the...
Water treatment seeing upgrade
Wastewater treatment in Melbourne’s west is about to be transformed, modernising the plant to ensure the health and sanitation needs of Victoria’s growing population...
Phone concern dials up
A Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) poll has revealed many Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, consider drivers using phones one...
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Eagles embracing challenge
Yarraville Seddon is finding its rhythm in the Western Football League women’s competition.
In their first season under new coach Emily Fox, the Eagles have...
