Adam Marcon hangs up boots
Williamstown and VFL legend Adam Marcon has hung up his boots.
The Seagulls skipper played 161 VFL games over nine seasons, including 106 for Williamstown,...
Program reaches out to the west
Volunteer West has launched a new “visionary” program, aiming to provide much-needed resources to communities and organisations in Melbourne’s west.
Volunteer West is a charity...
Altona North vaccination surge centre opens
A vaccination ‘surge centre’ has been established at Altona Badminton Centre in Altona North, with the first round of vaccinations on Saturday.
Vaccinations will take...
Lockdown causes rental stress
Lockdown has impacted city of Maribyrnong residents' ability to pay their rent, new data reveals.
The Tenants Victoria data, released late last month, examined the...
Microbrewer transforms a hobby into a career
A Footscray man who took up home brewing as a lockdown hobby is now studying microbrewing.
Rohan Kennedy, 29, is undertaking certificate III in food...
Hubs of hope
Victoria University (VU) is planning to help drive the west’s pandemic recovery by establishing three new research and innovation hubs to boost jobs and...
Bundle of book joy
Maribyrnong residents can explore their book and movie interests without leaving their house thanks to a new initiative from Maribyrnong Libraries.
The libraries have launched...
Dining parklets welcomed
I’m pleased to see our outdoor dining campaign continuing until the middle of next year. The decision reflects the overwhelming community support for the...
My Place: Pam West
Brooklyn's Pam West is one of the founders of ParKanDo, an organisation offering peer support for people living with Parkinson’s disease. She speaks with...
Cygnet death prompts warning
A Newport local wants the community to be aware of their impact on wildlife, after a baby cygnet was killed last weekend.
Phil Martins said...
West Footscray bookshop gives back to nature
A West Footscray business owner is hoping to make a positive impact on the environment while delivering the best for her customers.
Reem Sweid owns...
Gators hoping for finals chance
The Altona Gators’ women’s team will be sorely disappointed if they don’t get the chance to shine in the Big V division 2 finals.
This...
Demand for food relief soars
Demand for Foodbank Victoria's service has been higher “across the board” during metro Melbourne’s sixth COVID-19 lockdown, according to its chief executive.
On August 20,...
Chatbot ready to help commuters
Residents impacted by the Ferguson Street level crossing removal in Williamstown will have the chance to test new technology to make their commute easier...
Ride beckons for John
Newport local John Katsourakis has jumped back on his bike and will take on the Great Vic Bike Ride for the second time.
The Great...
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Gators continue on
The Altona Gators got two crucial wins as they try to stay in touch with the top sides in the Big V women’s division...
