ALP’s council candidates
Three Labor-endorsed candidates have announced they will run for Hobsons Bay council in October’s election, standing on a platform of COVID recovery.
Lead candidate Daniel...
New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime
The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into parliament that...
One last hug from Lady Mohawk
Artist Lady Mohawk is showing off her work at the Brimbank Gallery in a solo exhibition dubbed ’One Last Hug before I say Goodbye’.
The...
Public transport event open to all
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay public transport users are being encouraged back onto public transport with the opportunity to test out all modes of accessible...
Police charge Altona man with fraud offence and seize luxury cars
Criminal Proceeds Squad detectives have charged a 64-year-old Altona man and seized two luxury vehicles following an investigation into fraud and unexplained wealth.
Police executed...
Celebrating lifelong neighbours
Not many people can say that they have lived next door to each other for 74 years, but Footscray residents Vern Roberts and Wally...
Purrs for a good cause
Are you feline smart? The not-for-profit cat rescue group Purrs of Point Cook, which is run solely by volunteers, will host a fundraising trivia...
Altona North author’s new chapter
Altona North’s Rick Kiembe Mwamba, a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo, has written his first book – about what brings happiness.
After fleeing his...
Hobsons Bay council move to outsource childcare centres slammed
Hobsons Bay council on Tuesday night voted 4-2 to outscource Altona Meadows and Altona North childcare centres.
About 200 parents, children and Australian Services Union...
Councils slam lack of Distributor detail
A $5.5 billion tollway linking Melbourne’s west with the city is being rushed through without adequate detail or consultation, according to Hobsons Bay’s mayor.
Cr...
Christmas carolers call
The Newport Choir is looking for members to join the group ahead of the festive season.
Voola How said the choir is singing out to...
Five decades of volunteering recognised
June Ivory has spent more than half her life volunteering at Footscray Hospital.
The 91-year-old was last week recognised by Western Health for 50 years...
Improving connections for multicultural seniors
The state government is supporting seniors from a wide range of multicultural communities to foster stronger community connections and promote vibrant local activities.
Multicultural Affairs...
Footscray man shaken by racial abuse at hotel
A Footscray man says he has been left shaken by a torrent of racial abuse that he experienced at a local hotel.
Peter Mum, who...
Williamstown student elected prime minister
A Williamstown High School student has become the first female elected youth prime minister for the National Indigenous Youth Parliament.
Year 11 student Aretha Stewart-Brown made...
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Gators starting to piece it together
The Altona Gators have had an interrupted start to the Big V men’s division 1 season, but feel they are now on the right...
