Stella Hardy returns in fresh crime caper
The wait is over for crime fiction fans longing for the return of wisecracking social worker Stella Hardy.
Footscray author J.M. Green has followed up her...
Gangland widow Roberta Williams challenges Bill Shorten in Maribyrnong
Gangland widow Roberta Williams has announced she will challenge Bill Shorten for the seat of Maribyrnong at the next Federal election.
Ms Williams, wife of...
Man dies after being struck by motorcycle in Footscray
A man has died after being struck by a motorcycle in Footscray early Monday morning.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision on Moore Street...
My Place: Katrina Tyler
Yarraville artist Katrina Tyler creates wearable and sculptural pieces inspired by the industrial
landscape in and around Melbourne’s inner west. She speaks with Benjamin Millar.
What’s...
Push for state millions to fix Maribyrnong riverbank
The state government should chip in the $12.5 million needed to revitalise the Maribyrnong River to offset the impact of the proposed West Gate...
Woman dies after being hit by truck in West Footscray
A woman has died after being struck by a truck in West Footscray on Monday night.
Police are investigating the circumstances after the pedestrian was...
Maribyrnong councillor slams ‘Nazi’ citizenship move
A Maribyrnong councillor has likened the federal government to Nazi Germany over proposed tightening of Australian citizenship laws.
Councillors last Tuesday unanimously endorsed a motion...
Kyneton artist takes on the Young Archies
A young Kyneton artist has been recognised in a national youth art competition.
Ella Byass has been selected as one of 20 finalists from 2000...
Motorcyclist killed in Footscray
A motorcyclist has died after slamming into a pole in Footscray on Friday afternoon.
Police and emergency services remain at the scene of the fatal crash on...
Breakfast club tastes success
A volunteer-run community movement which started out in Wyndham four years ago has since provided more than 250,000 breakfast meals to school students across...
Ballarat line on time,more often
V/Line trains on the Ballarat line have been more punctual than they have been in nearly a year according to the most recent on-time...
Sims supermarkets sold as creditors chase debt millions
Sims IGA Plus Liquor stores in Footscray and Werribee had failed to pay rent or a number of suppliers for up to a year and...
Urban realism lights up Footscray
Arjuna Watson has come a long way since his first artworks were sprayed across the walls and trains of Melbourne.
An early brush with authorities...
Sexual assault in Werribee
Police have arrested three men following an alleged sexual assault in Werribee last night.
Investigators said the men approached a woman sleeping under a footbridge...
Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy bowing out
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy has announced he will be retiring from the AFL at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old veteran, who has...
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Enjoy midweek lunch specials each Wednesday: $10 entrée, $20 main course.
RYCV 120 Nelson Place, Williamstown.
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