Council steps up its COVID support
Maribyrnong council has promised a further $1 million in support towards helping those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $1 million pandemic recovery package,...
West Gate traffic builds after breakdown
A breakdown on the West Gate Bridge is causing inbound traffic to build up, with the left lane closed.
The speed limit is set to...
Tributes follow passing of Footscray Olympic Doughnuts icon Nick Tsiligiris
Tributes are pouring in for Footscray icon Nick Tsiligiris, who passed away on Thursday, aged 86.
Mr Tsiligiris was a cherished member of the community...
Whitten Oval hosts Covid-19 vaccination pop-up
People yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are being urged to get the jab this weekend at VU Whitten Oval's second pop-up clinic.
The clinic...
Lanes closed as another truck strikes Napier Street bridge
All outbound lanes of Napier Street in Footscray are closed between Hyde Street and Nicholson Street after another truck struck the rail bridge about...
Trees a crowd as Hobsons Bay goes green
Plans for an ‘urban forest’ across Hobsons Bay are gathering pace with a planting blitz soon to get underway.
As part of the council’s Urban...
West Gate Freeway closed for tunnel project works
The West Gate Freeway will be closed in both directions overnight on Friday and a number of ramps around the M80 Interchange also shut...
Covid relief package for Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay Council will deliver more than $1 million in extra support for local businesses and sporting clubs hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councillors...
Documentary traces deep African roots
Author and journalist Santilla Chingaipe’s latest project has cast a spotlight on an overlooked part of Australia’s colonial history.
The Yarraville resident’s latest project is...
Finding a path out of gambling grip
A Hobsons Bay resident is sharing her story of life after gambling addiction to help others find their own way out of gambling’s grip.
Anna...
Police investigate spate of wheel thefts
Police are investigating a spate of vehicle crimes across Williamstown North, South and the Rifle Range Estate targeting personal belongings and wheels.
The Vehicle Crime...
Bulldogs set to bark at Skinner Reserve
A major makeover of Skinner Reserve has kicked off, with the Western Bulldogs eager to hit the turf at the popular Braybrook sporting ground.
The...
Celebrating return to school
After a rollercoaster year spent in and out of lockdown, Prep pupils marked an important milestone when they returned to face-to-face learning on Monday.
Preps...
Search for man over Footscray train assault
Police are searching for a man over an assault on a train at Footscray Railway Station earlier this year.
A 55-year-old male was on board...
Covid lockdown to lift
Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdown will be lifted at 11.59pm on Thursday after record vaccination rates put the state on track to hit its 70...
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Exum, Giddey, Vasiljevic in Boomers squad
Three western suburbs natives, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum and DJ Vasiljevic are still in the mix for the Australian Boomers team for the Olympics.
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