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Itchy bomb trees making life ‘unbearable’

Williamstown residents say “itchy bomb” trees are making their lives unbearable and could trigger asthma. Tracey Wallace has collected 62 signatures on a petition calling...

Welcome to Williamstown

People will be able to take a rare glimpse behind some of Williamstown’s most intriguing doors this month at the annual Open Williamstown event...

Japanese culture comes to Hobson Bay

Hobsons Bay children experienced a taste of Japanese culture last week when students from Nagoya Women’s University visited local primary schools and kindergartens. Sixty-two women...

Maribyrnong athletes bag swag of gold at Simplot Games

An eight-strong team from Maribyrnong Sports Academy won over the crowds as they bagged a bundle of medals at the recent Simplot Games in...

The BBQ film starring Hobsons Bay

Australian comedy film, The BBQ, was filming in Hobsons Bay last week with locals starring as extras at locations including Seaworks in Williamstown. As Star...

Queen’s Baton Relay to wind its way to the west

Inner-west residents will have the chance to play a part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games when the Queen’s Baton Relay passes through town early...

Car hit as another container truck strikes Napier Street bridge

Inner-west roads and train lines were thrown into chaos after yet another container struck the notorious Napier Street bridge on Monday morning. Emergency services were...

Man charged with murder over fatal Footscray factory fire

A 52-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder over a fatal fire in an abandoned Footscray factory on Wednesday night. Senior Constable Alistair...

Three die in suspicious Footscray factory blaze

Police are treating a suspicious fire at an abandoned factory in Footscray overnight as a possible triple homicide. Emergency services were called the blaze at...

Chainsaw carjacker suspects crash into Laverton pub

A BMW has crashed at high speed into a Laverton hotel in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police suspect the luxury car is the...

MY PLACE: Fran Wigley

Fran Wigley set down roots in Kyneton, but her heart goes out to people further abroad, as far as East Timor. The long-time resident...

Footscray residents fear development pressure overwhelming area

Residents of a quiet Footscray street are worried that rapid development is threatening to overwhelm their neighbourhood. A number of new developments are under construction...

Community garden springs up at Footscray cafe

A new community garden is laying down roots at a popular Footscray cafe. The Cross Roads Community Garden will be sprouting at Happy River Cafe...

My Place: Melba Marginson

Maribyrnong’s Melba Marginson has learnt the power of grassroots efforts to effect major change. She speaks with Benjamin Millar.   What is your connection with Maribyrnong?   I...

Dogs attacked, owners warned

After a spate of dog attacks, owners are being warned to be vigilant and keep their animals on a leash if they are not...

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Mouth Organ Band Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members. Band practice is held on Friday evenings at 8pm in the band hall...

Altona on the board

Meade departs Willy