Human remains found in Altona North creek
Suspected human remains have been found by railway workers under a bridge in Altona North.
Police confirmed workers made the grisly discovery about midday on...
Cash win for Kyneton mum
A Kyneton mum is all smiles after discovering she is $25,000 richer.
The lottery winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has her mother-in-law to...
Western Bulldogs’ Whitten Oval revamp paves way for AFL return
Footscray’s Whitten Oval could once again host AFL matches under plans for a $40-45 million redevelopment.
The Western Bulldogs have released a master plan developed...
Hundreds caught in road blitz
Wyndham racked up the fourth highest number of traffic offences in the state during an Easter long weekend road blitz.
Speeding, unregistered vehicles and not...
Cheers to IPA beer
Lovers of Indian pale ale will be heading to Hopheads in Point Cook and Altona in celebration of the Great Beer Festival.
The week-long festival,...
Labor vows $2 million spend to protect Stony Creek
Labor has vowed to spend $2 million to protect and revitalise Stony Creek if it forms government after the May 18 election.
The popular waterway,...
My Business: Developing a sustainable and inclusive lifestyle
Joel Wertheimer knows first-hand the difficulties that can be faced when someone with a disability needs a well-designed, affordable home to own. It was the same when he worked in the health and aged care sector in the role of property manager for more than 15 years.
Maribyrnong Council turns to differential rates system
Rates charged on vacant land will become double the residential rate, while owners of commercial and industrial properties will also pay more, under sweeping...
Marina plan for Williamstown
An application to build a marina with dry stack boat storage and a launching facility in Williamstown is before the planning minister.
Plans for the...
Journey through film
Filmmakers are being invited to share their journey with the annual Altona Beach Film Festival, now in its fifth year.
Entries open on May 1...
School races into good health
Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School in Williamstown recently took part in a jogathon to learn the benefits of exercise – with a special...
Labor pledges $500,000 for Footscray music hub
A professional sound recording studio and two rehearsal studios will be built at Footscray Community Arts Centre under a Labor pledge if it forms...
Death prompts pet owner warning
The death of a chihuahua after an incident at Altona dog beach has prompted a plea for pet owners to be in control of...
Residents slam VicRoads study group as a “sham”
Residents bracing for a massive increase in truck traffic past their homes have labelled a VicRoads study group exploring the issue as a “snow...
Hair of the dog as Good Beer Week heads west
There will be barely a moment to “paws” when Good Beer Week (May 10-19) events head to venues across Melbourne’s west this month.
A special...
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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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