Have your say on women’s pain
Women, their family members and healthcare professionals are being urged to make submissions to Victoria's Inquiry into Women's Pain.
The inquiry will examine systemic issues...
Man wielding weapons struck by police car at Altona
A man wielding an axe handle and knife has been struck by a police car at Altona overnight.
Police were called to a report of...
Special delivery for WWII Digger
World War II Digger Cliff Elliott was delivered his medals on Friday so he could commemorate Anzac Day in lockdown.
The air force veteran, who...
Angst over driver rules
After 48 years in business, a western suburbs’ driving instructor says he had to take out a private loan to survive the coronavirus...
Nature strip garden gongs
Two Hobsons Bay residents are runners up in a competition to find Victoria’s best nature strip garden.
Open Gardens Victoria named Susanna Starr of North...
Council reaches out
Hobsons Bay's heart is beating strongly with community connectors reaching out to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hobsons Bay council has launched the Community...
Support saves Footscray’s Pride
Footscray has saved its pride – literally.
Last week, the Pride of our Footscray community bar, owned by 200 part-owners who in 2017 bought $500 shares...
Williamstown walking tours
Visitors are invited to enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John.
Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside...
Messages promote vaccine
Personal messages and anecdotes from local identities and business owners spelling out the importance of vaccination are rolling out across Maribyrnong.
Maribyrnong council is continuing...
Fear for future of community events
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A Maribyrnong councillor holds concerns...
Prevent number plate theft
There has been a significant increase in theft of number plates from vehicles in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Offenders can quickly remove number plates...
Young artists tooned in
Young creative minds tested out their skills at the Altona North Community Library on Tuesday, September 27.
As part of Hobsons Bay Libraries' spring school...
New monitoring system to predict thunderstorm asthma
A world-class thunderstorm asthma monitoring, prediction and alert system is being launched by the state government in an effort to ensure Victorians, such as...
Wellbeing opportunities grow
Altona College is the latest school in the west to receive $2500 from the Walk a Mile in my Shoes (WAMIMS) fundraiser 2021-22, to...
Police seeking information after gym theft
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information following a theft at an Altona North gym last month.
It is understood a man...