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Mongol partner granted bail

The partner of a senior Mongol bikie has been granted bail while awaiting court on charges including trying to intimidate a witness in an...

High winds wreak havoc in Hobsons Bay

High winds have downed trees on homes and caused roof damage across Hobsons Bay. St Clement's Anglican Church in Central Avenue, Altona Meadows, had part...

Western Distributor long tunnel given the green light

The state government has headed off a clash with Maribyrnong council and Yarraville residents by announcing three-kilometre twin tunnels beneath Yarraville to connect directly...

Anger as Big West Festival axed

The western suburbs arts community has slammed a decision to shut down the successful Big West Festival. Arts workers and community members have reacted angrily...

Woman’s body found in Altona

The discovery of a woman's body at Altona beach this morning is not being treated as suspicious, police say. The partially burnt body was found...

Western Distributor design features long tunnel

The state government has headed off a clash with councils and residents by announcing a three-kilometre twin tunnel to be built beneath Yarraville will...

Towers on horizon for Footscray skyline

A cluster of more than 900 apartments spread across six towers soaring up to 24 storeys high will be added to the Footscray skyline...

Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub

A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located...

Mind in the Dark aims to end mental illness stigma

A team of women in Melbourne’s west is tackling the stigma of mental illness. The Mind in the Dark campaign aims to change negative perceptions...

‘Living well with diabetes’ forum at Williamstown town hall

People in their 20s and 30s are now getting so-called ‘maturity onset diabetes’, an Altona North GP will tell a forum in Williamstown on...

Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity

The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva...

Aboriginal culture celebrated for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week was launched in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong on Monday with traditional flag-raising and smoking ceremonies. Maribyrnong council flew the Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Teen charged following weekend western suburbs assault

UPDATE: A 17-year-old has been charged and will appear at court following a number of armed robberies and a serious assault in the western suburbs...

Woman was trapped in her car by flood water at Altona Meadows

Hobsons Bay SES is warning people not to drive through floodwater after a woman was trapped in her car at Altona Meadows on Wednesday...

Rate rises a matter of valuation in Hobsons Bay

Victoria’s top body for councils has criticised the state government for letting property owners think their rates will not rise more than 2.5 per...

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DCS Uniforms manufactures and supplies quality apparel

DCS Uniforms is a locally owned and operated uniform supplier that has grown significantly through its ability to manufacture and supply quality apparel, namely...