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Honour for radio veteran

Radio veteran and Kingsville resident Billy Pinnell has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for his service to radio broadcast media. Mr...

Dedication to music honoured

West Footscray's Edward Perati has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community through music. Mr Perati’s...

Local former test cricketer awarded Medal of the Order of Australia

A Williamstown local has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for his service to sport. Anthony Dodemaide was recognised for his service...

Olympic athlete recongnised

A Kingsville Olympic athlete has been made awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for her service to sport. Rosemary Popa is an Olympic...

Police appeal for assistance following theft and assault at Highpoint

Maribyrnong police are appealing for information regarding two people they believe may have information regarding a theft and assault at Highpoint last year. Police have...

Maribyrnong youngster is on the ball at the Australian Open

The Australian Open has been serving up fun for a Maribyrnong local, who has landed a spot as a ballgirl in the tournament. Alyssa...

Hobsons Bay residents invited to detox their home

Hobsons Bay Council will be holding a 'Detox your Home' event for residents to safely dispose of their everyday household chemicals. The event, funded by...

Construction of new community pavilion at Henry Turner South Reserve Pavilion begins

Construction of a $5.9 million multipurpose community pavilion at Henry Turner South Reserve is currently underway. The new pavilion will be able to support...

Australia Day in Altona and Williamstown

Maverick, 8 months old, will be enjoying his first Australia Day this year, and with the weather scheduled to be hot and humid, many...

Promoting cycling in the west

BikeWest will be taking part in a bike tour around Maribyrnong as a part of the National Sustainability Festival. Kicking off on Sunday, February 6,...

Iconic boat race departed from Williamstown

The 2022 Festival of Sails kicked off on January 22, with the Passage Race from Melbourne to Geelong departing from Williamstown. More than 200 boats...

Councillor Column – Cr Cuc Lam

Chúc mừng năm mới, Happy New Year to everyone who helped welcome in the Lunar New Year in Footscray. It was a great event...

Getting vaccinated made easier

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay workers from key industries in the public sector will be offered paid time off to make it as easy as...

Know the drill before you grill

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on all outdoor grillers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to ensure their barbecue gas bottle connections are safe...

More trees for west

The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) will grow thousands of native trees to be planted as part of the state government’s More Trees...

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Crusaders big back end

It is a much needed break for the Western Crusaders in the Gridiron Victoria senior division competitions. With the Melbourne Cup, the division 1 Vic...