News
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Honouring high achievements in education
Williamstown High School 2021 dux Julian McIntyre was among the 298 VCE students named as recipients of the Premier’s VCE Awards. Presented on Wednesday, July…
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Consultation open for medium density development guidelines
Maribyrnong council has outlined guidelines for how it will approach medium densing housing opportunities into the future, with the approval of the release of its…
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First short-stay accommodation coming to Footscray
The Maribyrnong council’s City Development Delegated Committee has approved an amendment to a planning permit, which would see the construction of a building containing 90…
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Search on for missing 13-year-old girl
Altona Police members are seeking public assistance to locate a missing 13-year-old girl in the Altona or Spotswood areas. A Victoria Police spokesperson said Laura…
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Proposing quicker and more accessible buses for the west
Melbourne University has released a briefing paper which highlights a proposal for a new bus network for Melbourne’s west, with initial modelling showing the number…
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Williamstown makes a splash at IRB champs
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club representatives beat out the competition at every turn at the Australian Inflatable IRB championships from Thursday, July 21 to…
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Forum slated for McIvor Reserve discussion
Yarraville community members and McIvor Reserve users are encouraged to participate in an online community forum on the draft McIvor Reserve Masterplan at 6pm on…
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Report highlights ecosystems
Hobsons Bay council has cited the findings of the federal government’s State of the Environment report as further indication of the need for investment in…
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Altona Homestead among open houses
From a former schoolhouse to a ‘garden city’, a number of spaces will be open for free this weekend as part of the Open House…
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Greener west on the way
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents living near the West Gate Tunnel project works are encouraged to spruce up their backyard and take advantage of a…
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Art, food, language and music experiences available
Yarraville community members are encouraged to keep warm and reactivate their creative or active sides as part of short courses at the Yarraville Community Centre…
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Vintage treasures up for grabs
Polish theatre designer Tomek Koman’s warehouse in Williamstown North has a bit of everything found within its walls. Following recent successful garage sales, he is…
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Supporting inner west during tunnel works
Festivals, events, community connection and local community groups are set to receive a boost across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, as the next round of grants…
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Gaining new leadership perspectives
Footscray Community Arts Centre [FCAC] co-chief executive Daniel Santangeli is “really excited” to start engaging with other chief executives from Victoria and Tasmania as part…
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Firey fights back fiery questions
Laverton firefighter Dean Smart kept his cool to take home $10,000 during his Millionnaire Hot Seat episode. Mr Smart said he had been watching the…
















