VU industrial dispute escalates
A workplace dispute between staff and management at Victoria University (VU) has turned ugly, with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) claiming its members...
Maribyrnong house fire controlled
A house fire in Maribyrnong which broke out late on Tuesday morning, has been brought under control.
Crews arrived at the Cumberland Drive address about...
Damaging winds submerge Seaworks pier landing
Seaworks executive officer Glenn Jones was shocked by what he found, or to be precise, didn’t find, when he inspected the Williamstown entertainment precinct...
Librarian remembered
The funeral of long-time Hobsons Bay librarian, Jenelle Lawrence, was held on Friday following her sudden death on August 15.
Mourners packed Nelson Brothers in...
Seniors’ housing focus required as population ages
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging governments across the country to focus on age-friendly housing to cater for Australia’s ageing population following the...
Choir brings sounds of Africa to Footscray
Students at St John's Primary School in Footscray were treated to a special performance by the Watoto Children's Choir last week.
The choir, comprising 12...
Melbourne International Jazz Festival heads west
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will return this year, including to the west.
Footscray and Spotswood will host a series of gigs as...
Seddon supermarket robbery investigated
Police are investigating a robbery at a supermarket in Seddon on Sunday night.
Officers responded to reports of two males stealing items and making threats...
New laws target organised crime, bikie gangs
The state government says it is introducing some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour as part of a...
School bonus extended
A $400 school saving bonus announced in May's state budget will also be able to be spent on textbooks, the state government has announced.
The...
Age of criminal responsibility increased
The age of criminal responsibility for children will be lifted to 12 years old after youth justice laws were passed by state Parliament.
The state...
Donating with a smile
Anthony Lipec, a 42-year-old resident of St Albans, has turned his passion for recycling into a remarkable community initiative known as Anthony’s Cans.
Despite living...
A sentimental Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, Sunbury dad Tim Racovalis is feeling a range of emotions from excited and euphoric to bittersweet and sentimental.
After son Lachie was...
RAAF base opens its doors
RAAF Base Point Cook will be opening its doors to the community for the 2024 Base Community Open Day on Sunday, September 1.
Running...
Feddback sought on arts plan
Maribyrnong council will implement a five-year arts and cultural strategy to maintain and enhance its local arts and creative industries sector.
Council is encouraging community...
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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...
