Protestors rally to save Footscray wharf
Protestors turned out in force last weekend, calling on the state government to save an iconic Footscray wharf.
About 100 people turned out for a...
Yarraville chemist to open 24 hours
The first 24-hour pharmacy in the western suburbs will open around the clock in Yarraville from next week.
Carnovale Pharmacy will be one of only...
Telethon raises $200,000 for Footscray refugees centre
More than $200,000 was donated to Footscray’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) on Monday during a telethon to mark World Refugee Day.
The ASRC smashed...
Williamstown’s lifesavers plead for toilet relief
Williamstown’s lifesavers are raising their hands for help from Hobsons Bay council to fix the clubroom’s “embarrassing” toilets and change rooms.
Williamstown Swimming and Life...
Hunt for Kingsville bandits who shot driver
UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged two men over a Kingsville armed robbery and shooting in 2011.
Police recently released CCTV footage in the hope of...
Cactus caper & fine for diesel spill – Briefs, June 22, 2016
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Cactus caper
Thieves stole four golden barrel cacti from a roundabout in Altona at the weekend.
The cacti, at the corner of Pier Street and Civic...
Police search for missing Delahey teenager
Sunshine police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a Delahey teenager who has been missing for almost two weeks.
Olivia Samuel, 15, was...
Lawyer arrested over Altona North murder
A lawyer has been arrested in connection with the 2009 murder of Mohammed Haddara.
Homicide Squad detectives arrested the 67-year-old at a Fairfield home about...
Calombaris sails into Williamstown with Hellenic Hotel
The wait is almost over for the grand opening Williamstown's Hellenic Hotel, the first western suburbs venture for MasterChef star George Calombaris.
After lengthy delays and an...
Number plate theft spike spurs anti-theft screws
Another spike in thefts of car number plates has prompted police to push for drivers to get anti-theft screws in place.
Footscray police leading senior...
Hunger crisis hitting charities in Melbourne’s west
Charities in Melbourne’s west, and country-wide, are being forced to turn away tens of thousands of hungry people, a new report on hunger in...
Victoria University students turning green
Victoria University students have rolled up their sleeves to help green the west and spread the climate change message.
Diploma of community development students recently...
Confident Communication for Women workshop in Williamstown
Women of the west are being offered the chance to become more confident communicators at an upcoming workshop.
Professional development expert Carol Fox is keynote...
Phoenix Youth Hub rises with a special event
Young people of the west are being urged to raise the roof when the Phoenix Youth Hub rises next week.
After months of being closed...
Push to revitalise West Footscray
West Footscray residents are banding together to help revitalise Barkly Village.
A new piazza, more greenery, CCTV security coverage, small grants for business and a...