Vic Uni sacks union officers on eve of new agreement
Victoria University management has rejected accusations it is deliberately sacking union branch officers in a bid to cripple the voice of staff ahead of...
Road deaths, injuries add up
A motorcyclist who lost his life after he was flung off his bike in a road collision in Truganina was one of 15 people...
Cans Film Festival coming to Yarraville
Forget the French Riviera – the most thought-provoking new film festival is coming to Yarraville.
The Sun Theatre has partnered with Foodbank Victoria to launch...
Rein in cats and dogs
Enforcing dog-on-leash laws to reduce the risk of attacks and mandatory desexing of cats before registration have been touted under Hobson’s Bay council’s Domestic...
Brewfest return has fans on cider
The Williamstown Heritage Beer and Cider Festival is back, with a promise to be good for what ales you.
The annual festival had a hiatus...
Kindred spirits take a bow
After more than 100 years volunteering between them, Leigh and Merridee Hardinge are hanging up their hats from major roles.
Leigh, an Altona SES foundation...
Opposition to new suburb in Altona North
More than 100 submissions, many concerned about overdevelopment and traffic, have been made in response to plans for a new suburb in Altona North.
The...
Junior champs’ taekwondo joy
Three local children won gold at this month’s Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo, where they were among nearly 850 athletes.
Yarraville’s Fred Pace, 15,...
Spotswood railway workshop up for grabs
An historic Spotswood railway workshop and surrounding land, which the community had hoped to use, has been put up for sale by VicTrack.
The Way...
VicRoads faces growing protest
The fight to keep licence tests and vehicle checks in Sunshine has stepped up a notch.
A rally outside VicRoads’ Ballarat Road office last week...
My Place: Liana Lucca-Pope
Graphic designer, photographer and bar owner Liana Lucca-Pope has been struck by Footscray’s sense of community. She speaks with Benjamin Millar
What is your connection...
Former PM staffer Andrew Porter joins Footscray race
A dark horse has emerged in the Labor preselection race for the plum state seat of Footscray.
Andrew Porter, a former advisor to prime ministers...
Maribyrnong Council touts blanket 40 km/h speed limit
Maribyrnong Council could go it alone in introducing 40 km/h speed limit on local roads.
An officer’s report to be considered at Tuesday night’s council meeting...
Awarding excellence in business
Congratulations to all finalists of the Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.
Napier Street bridge hit by another truck container
Motorists are being advised to avoid Footscray after another container truck crashed into a city-bound barrier at the notorious Napier Street bridge underpass.
A truck carrying...
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Greens promise funding for Footscray gallery
The western suburbs first major public gallery could be built in Footscray if the Greens win the seat of Fraser or hold the balance...
