News
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Yarraville couple offer foster care advice
Having always loved being around children, Yarraville couple Vince Attard and Kym Phillips knew they were destined to become carers. The couple have been foster…
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Draft high rise housing plans revealed
Apartment towers up to 12 storeys high could be built near West Footscray, Middle Footscray and Tottenham stations under draft plans released by the state…
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Braybrook and Fraser Rise drug syndicate uncovered
Victoria Police seized 38 kilograms of cocaine worth $12.3 million and arrested three people this week, with a trafficking syndicate alleged to have been operating…
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Civil celebrant’s comedy cabaret
As a civil marriage celebrant, Jai Cameron doesn’t work inside churches. But Cameron will make an exception early next month when the celebrant/comedian performs his…
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Police target outlaw motorcycle gangs
Police have arrested nine people and laid 42 charges in Victoria as part of a national day of action targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs, including the…
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Wannabe demon slayer waylaid by police
A Maidstone man has been warned by police after taking his cosplay a little too seriously. Officers rushed to Southland Shopping Centre on Wednesday night…
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Community Calendar
Mahjong Mondays at Altona North Community Library. Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. Beginner or expert, everyone is welcome to come, chat and…
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Plan to manage aircraft noise impacts
Melbourne Airport has announced the development of a noise sharing and airspace concept plan as part of preparations for its third runway, aiming to distribute…
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West Gate Freeway delays
Motorists using the West Gate Bridge over the weekend are being advised to plan for delays of up to 30 minutes due to lane and…
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Major drug bust
Four men from the western suburbs were arrested and charged after a large-scale drug laboratory was discovered in Shepparton during a national week of action…
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More pollution monitors for tunnel
The impact of the soon to open West Gate Tunnel (WGTP) on air-quality in the inner-west will be more closely scrutinised, with extra monitors located…
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Donors needed now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call comes after record high demand…
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Sammy pushes the boundaries for charity
Local man Sammy Muscat has returned from his second 4000km self-supported ride across Europe that involved sleepless nights, treacherous weather and the equivalent of climbing…
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Singing scientist honoured
PRECEDE: Two Maribyrnong women were inducted into the Women’s Honour Roll at a ceremony on Tuesday, September 2 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Twenty-four women…
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Walking for women’s health
Altona Meadows resident Ian Watson never imagined he could start a walking group. Mr Watson was just an ordinary guy in his 60’s who worked…
















