‘Disgusted’: Altona statues stolen
The theft of two statues from Altona Pier has shocked the local community.
They were part of a set of five bronze statues by sculptor...
Mayor guides tour of Newport Lakes
People can discover one of Hobsons Bay’s hidden gems on a guided walk which takes in the native flora and fauna of Newport Lakes.
The...
Newport RSL closes in ‘financial difficulty’
The Newport RSL Club ceased trading at the weekend as Victorian RSL examines the sub branch’s financial position.
Victorian RSL chief executive Mike Annett said...
Woman sentenced for Williamstown stabbing death
A Wyndham Vale woman has been sentenced to nine years’ jail for the manslaughter of a man at a Williamstown boarding house.
Daniel “Danny” O’Brien,...
Cash boost for social housing at Laverton
The first social housing project on council-owned land in Hobsons Bay is under way at the former Laverton Primary School site.
The council has been...
Beryl Comben chalks up 100 with help from Western Bulldogs
Bulldogs tragic Beryl Comben has enjoyed a birthday to remember as she chalked up a magic milestone in Footscray.
The great-grandmother, who grew up and...
José Ramos-Horta calls for Australia to pressure the US
Australia must exert greater pressure on the US to help tackle world conflict and reduce the flow of people forced to flee their home...
Young Endeavour trip opens new horizons for African-Australian leaders
The trip of a lifetime has left two aspiring African-Australian leaders eager to help young people discover new horizons.
Mohamed Semra, 19, of Maidstone, and...
Call for environmental polluters to lose funding
A submission to the state government’s report on air quality management is calling for environmental polluters to lose access to government funding.
The submission comes...
Newport woman jailed for Maidstone crash
A Newport woman has been jailed for a head-on collision at Maidstone that left three people seriously injured.
The County Court sentenced Jolene Radalj, 35,...
Community groups divided over new air quality reference group
Inner-west community groups are divided over a new state government reference group tasked with tackling the area’s poor air quality.
Melbourne’s inner-west suburbs have some...
Pokies losses top $102m
Gamblers in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong lost more than $102 million on the pokies in the past financial year, figures released on Friday show.
Statewide,...
Open day for bub hub
The first tours and drop-in information sessions are being held at the $7.7 million Altona Early Years Hub opening next year.
The state government has...
Dance like a boss
From a hall in Laverton to the television screen, youth workers Junior, Alex, Chuck, Te and Jese are bringing their best dance moves to...
Ambo figures healthy
Ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies have dropped across Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Maribyrnong, June quarter figures released yesterday show.
Ambulance Services Minister Jill Hennessy...
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Artist inspired by dad’s life
One talented student has paid tribute to her late father in the way she knows best, her artwork leading her to winning a prize...
