Tour de Lifestyle fundraiser
Residential housing company, Lifestyle Communities, has raised more than $150,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation at its annual ‘Tour de Lifestyle’ fundraising event.
This...
Detectives investigate Tottenham dune buggy theft
Police are appealing for public assistance after a dune buggy kit-car was stolen from Tottenham on March 14.
It is believed an unknown offender stole...
Regulator releases draft decision on Greater Western Water’s pricing
Water bills may raise slightly for tenants and decrease for some Greater Western Water users if an Essential Services Commission (ESC) draft decision on...
Footbridge finds its footing
With the new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital set to officially open in 2025, a new construction milestone has been reached with the footbridge connecting...
Offences up over long weekend
Speeding motorists were caught out by police in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay during the Easter weekend safety operation, with 35 speeding offences recorded.
Operation Nexus...
An ab-sew-lutely big day
It has been a year since Zoe Gymer-Waldron opened the doors to the School of Sewing and Upcycling on Yewers Street , so to...
Witness appeal to identify man in Williamstown
Westgate Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who filmed a naked child in...
The journey to Tom’s Bicycle Workshop
Almost a decade ago Riddells Creek resident Tom O’Connell was cycling along the Maribyrnong River when he discovered a community bike shed.
While he was...
Investigation into 2012 Altona book store assault
Police are today releasing two images of a man in the hope it will provide a breakthrough in the investigation into the 2012 assault...
Remembering youth worker Les Twentyman
Prominent youth outreach worker and western suburbs heart and soul, Les Twentyman has died aged 76.
Growing up in the suburb of Braybrook, Mr Twentyman...
Police investigate Braybrook fires
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a Braybrook play centre was targeted by arsonists for a third time within four days.
During the...
Attempted kidnapping in Footscray
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted kidnapping of a child in Footscray on March 25.
Investigators were told two...
Adressing overseas conflict
Understandably, some in our community have questioned the role of local government in addressing global matters.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for over...
10 things to keep busy these school holidays
School holidays are a time for kids to take a break from their academic routines and explore new avenues of learning and fun.
Whether...
Caution of camping near trees
With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents...
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Live music to rock on in Victoria
The state government has announced it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...
