Retail therapy helps Greendale wildlife shelter
Naomi Carr has nursed hundreds of animals at the Greendale Wildlife Shelter. But it’s an expensive process and the shelter can’t exist without the...
Laverton Scouts open day to help with rebuilding efforts
Nearly four years after its hall was burnt down by an arsonist, the 1st Laverton Scouts Group is still without its own building.
The arsonist...
Financial windfall awaits the Western Bulldogs and the western suburbs
A financial windfall awaits the Western Bulldogs and the western suburbs following the Dogs’ drought-breaking premiership win at the weekend.
Just days after the Dogs...
Williamstown nursing home in limbo because of level crossing removal
A proposed $20 million nursing home project has been left in limbo because of the North Williamstown level crossing removal.
The Health and Human Services...
Celebrate our seniors at Victorian Seniors Festival
When Carole Doyle retired in 2000, she never planned to idly sit around.
The 68-year-old says she’s always enjoyed being involved with the community, meeting...
Gateway Community Services is seeking volunteers for adventures
Gateway Community Services is seeking volunteers to go on adventures with people who have a mild disability.
The not-for-profit organisation, based in South Kingsville, supports...
Crime jumps 18% in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong’s crime rate has surged by almost 18 per cent – the biggest increase in five years.
The number of offences recorded by police rose...
St Mark’s Anglican Church opens at Spotswood
Seven years in the making, St Mark’s Yarraville Anglican Parish is opening its redeveloped church at Spotswood.
The church, at the corner of Melbourne and...
Call to rename Surf Street in honour of Western Bulldogs’ Charlie Sutton
The family of football legend Charlie Sutton say they are honoured at a suggestion from the community to rename Seaholme’s Surf Street to Sutton...
Grass stolen at Cherry Lake
Seaholme and Altona residents have been upset by green-fingered thieves literally taking over their turf.
A Seaholme resident said she was walking around Cherry Lake...
Ice importer has Altona Meadows house seized
An Altona Meadows man jailed for importing more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamines has lost an appeal to stop the confiscation of his home...
‘Legend’ status for Djerriwarrh Community and Education
A Melton community service has been recognised for its legendary commitment to engaging and educating local residents.
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services were awarded the...
Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he...
Artists win $10,000 documenting ancient Maltese art
An ancient Maltese tradition practiced deep in the heart of St Albans has won two artists $10,000 in The Substation’s contemporary art prize.
Sonia Leber...
Geoffrey Ricardo to create a strange trail along Kororoit Creek
Renowned Brooklyn artist Geoffrey Ricardo has been awarded a $330,000 commission for public art works along the Kororoit Creek shared trail at Altona North.
His...
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Bin batteries better
Maribyrnong households are being urged to show more care when disposing of batteries and electronic waste (e-waste).
As part of the “Bin it Better” recycling...
