Safety works never took place on Napier Street bridge
Two accidents in less than a week have renewed pressure on the state government to take action on Footscray’s notorious Napier Street bridge.
The latest...
Footbridge push under way to unite West Footscray
A community push is under way to unite the two halves of West Footscray via a footbridge over the railway lines.
An online petition calling...
Brimbank mayor takes swipe at Cairnlea asbestos dumpers
A Cairnlea mother may remove her son from his local primary school following the discovery of more asbestos at a nearby building site.
Brimbank mayor...
Footscray hate crime part of troubling trend
The victims of a violent assault in Footscray say their incident appears to be part of an alarming upward trend.
Three members of the LGBTIQ...
Crime Stoppers wanted files: Melissa Slattery
Have you seen Melissa Slattery?
Police are on the hunt for the 29-year-old, who failed to appear at the Werribee Magistrates Court on August 28, 2015, and...
New mayor for Hobsons Bay
Sandra Wilson was elected Hobsons Bay mayor on Friday night, with Wetlands ward’s Cr Colleen Gates voted in as her deputy.
The pair, who were...
Puppy tortured, left for dead in Altona Meadows
A puppy was bashed and burned before being dumped in an Altona Meadows park.
The eight-week-old kelpie cross was found by a passer-by in a...
My Place: Jos Van Hulsen
West Footscray sculptor and furniture designer Jos Van Hulsen tells Benjamin Millar he gets a real buzz seeing faces light up as they watch...
Footscray’s World War I stories brought to life
Forgotten stories from World War I are coming back to life from the Footscray Historical Society archives.
Artists-in-residence Karenne Ann and Tamara Watt have been...
Footscray City College chalks up 100 years
A century of learning is being celebrated this month as Footscray City College chalks up its 100th anniversary.
An art show and cocktail party launched...
Foodbank puts the chill on hunger
A Yarraville charity has taken the next step towards putting the freeze on hunger.
Foodbank Victoria has installed a new $200,000 coolroom that will be...
Man faces charges over West Footscray car roll
A 42-year-old Footscray man will face court after rolling a car with a child inside in a suburban West Footscray street.
Police and emergency services...
Maribyrnong makers market full of fizz
Big things are brewing at this month’s Maribyrnong Makers Market.
More than 80 stallholders will take over two venues on November 19 for 2016’s biggest...
Man charged following police pursuit
A 26-year-old man has been charged following a police pursuit through the western suburbs today.
The charges come following an alleged hit-run collision and car-jacking,...
Lentil as Anything seeking snapshots
One of Footscray’s most cherished restaurants is launching a photo competition to help it stay afloat.
Star Weekly earlier this year reported “pay as you...
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Revolution, rock bands and rubber gloves
“It’s a funny, feisty cabaret,” is how Newport performer Donna Jackson described her new show premiering at Kindered Bandroom in Yarraville on Friday, November...
