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Restaurateur pleads for help

A Seddon restaurateur said he "was on his knees begging" Maribyrnong council for help after two of its officers threatened to call police over...

Altona North GP-led clinic first to give Pfizer

An Altona North clinic on Thursday became the first GP practice in Melbourne's west to administer the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. The Altona North Respiratory Clinic was...

Train lines, post office tier 2 sites

The Werribee and Sunbury train lines and Williamstown Post Office have been listed as tier 2 sites as the list of COVID-19 exposure sites statewide...

Maidstone nursing home locked down, bus routes tier 1 sites

A Maidstone aged care facility remains in lockdown after a resident and two workers tested positive to COVID-19. Arcare chief executive Colin Singh said the...

Life savers put skills to the test

Williamstown Surfing and Life Saving Club put their skills on show at the Ocean Grove IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Carnival earlier this month. Coach Scott...

A voice for social change

Footscray’s iconic parenting centre Tweddle has celebrated its 100th birthday. A new website has been launched to commemorate the baby, child and family support organisation's...

Space to learn

Children were treated to an out of this world storytime last week at Yarraville Community Centre. As part of the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) event,...

Emerging from grief

Gabriela Georges is creating a space for those who have experienced a loss to share their stories. Ms Georges started hosting workshops in her community...

Bold move for artist

Local artist Tania Tanti used last year's COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to create a body of work. Tanti closed her photography business, and dedicated herself...

Councils harness green energy

Maribyrnong council is leading the way to emissions reduction, as part of a groundbreaking clean power partnership with other councils. The council is one of...

Footscray, a city divided

Footscray is a city divided after Victorian crossbench MP Fiona Patten raised the idea of supervised injection rooms in key areas, including Footscray. The Reason...

Footscray, a city divided

A rally held last week in Footscray to voice community opposition to a supervised injection room in the suburb has been labelled “very successful”. Western...

Penguins pop up at Altona beach

Penguins are popping up all over Altona beach during lockdown. The penguin sand sculptures are the creation of Melbourne Minor's Kel Devoil. "I've been making these...

Seddon restaurant allegedly hosted protestors amid lockdown

A popular Seddon restaurant has been accused of hosting anti-lockdown protestors for a meal on Saturday afternoon. Moda Kitchen and Bar allegedly hosted more than...

Coles Yarraville identified as tier 2 exposure site

Coles Yarraville on Williamstown Road has been identified as a tier two COVID-19 exposure site. A Coles spokesperson said a person confirmed to have coronavirus...

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Footscray awakens for Sleepless

For two weeks in May, Footscray will transform into a playground of pop-up festivities and events when independent music and arts festival 'Sleepless' takes...

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