Marina criticism swells
Plans for a four-level marina with dry stack boat storage in Williamstown have met with opposition from neighbouring yacht clubs.
Williamstown Marine Centre’s plans for...
House fire brought under control in Braybrook
Fire Rescue Victoria crews attended a house fire at a Darnley Street address in Braybrook on Wednesday, August 31.
A FRV spokesperson said triple-0...
New facilities for growing school community
The Yarraville Specialist Development School community has taken the first step towards the construction of a new junior learning centre and community hall.
Education Minister...
Four bin battle of the Bay
Not everyone thinks Hobsons Bay’s new bin system is the fab four.
The council’s Recycling 2.0 service was rolled out this month to reduce the...
Wyndham Vale man charged following West Gate Freeway crash
A 21-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been charged by police following a collision on the West Gate Freeway in Spotswood which claimed the life...
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Brooklyn tip audit call
A state government MP is calling for an investigation into a Brooklyn tip operator given a $500,000 taxpayer-funded cheque to improve its waste processing.
The...
Extra public transport services on Anzac Day
The state government will provide extra bus transport services to and from the Shrine of Remembrance for this year's Anzac Day Dawn Service.
More than...
Dynon Road closed after power pole fire
A high-voltage power pole has burst into flames at West Melbourne on Tuesday morning, shutting down part of Dynon Road.
The pole on Dynon Road...
Highlighting waterway walks
From Kororoit Creek and Skeleton Creek to Laverton Creek, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are encouraged to put on their hiking gear and explore...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay hit hard by manufacturing job losses
An employment crisis is looming in the western suburbs with new figures showing almost one in 10 manufacturing jobs disappearing in the past year.
Victoria’s...
Outer Space in Newport
The Substation at Newport will host a free two-day celebration dubbed Outer Space at its Market Street arts venue and outside in Paine Reserve.
The...
Altona Beach: Photographers to snap sea’s rise
Photographers are being invited to capture the king tide at Altona Beach on Sunday, June 15, at 2.30pm.
Hobsons Bay council is joining Green Cross,...
Yarraville is one cool suburb
Yarraville has been declared one of the planet’s “coolest neighbourhoods” in a global magazine’s annual list of the world’s top community and cultural hotspots.
Time...
Yarraville Festival brings cheer to the streets
Thousands of people enjoyed a day of fun in the sun during Sunday’s ever-popular Yarraville Festival.
Seven stages of entertainment showcased the depth of local...
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Federal funding welcomed
Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay schools are among 60 state schools that will receive federal funding for essential upgrades.
Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook and...
