Tourism strategy is under review
There are so many unsung heroes in our community that do incredible work who don’t get the recognition they deserve.
I’ve been fortunate to meet...
Giving spirit on show at community pantry
Yarraville residents struggling with the ever-increasing costs of living now have a new source of assistance.
With construction help from the Braybrook Men's Shed, the...
Laverton: Level crossing on Aviation Road to go, Labor pledges
Labor Opposition leader Daniel Andrews on Wednesday announced that if elected his government would remove the level crossing on Aviation Road at Laverton.
A 2012...
Lack of shipyard contracts points to big job losses
Up to 1100 jobs at Williamstown’s shipyard could be shed from next month as the state and federal governments fail to bring forward contracts...
Caps placed on Woollen Mill development
Future high-rise development on the Port Phillip Woollen Mill site in Williamstown will be capped at 25 metres or about eight storeys after the...
An industrial revelation
A cabaret fashion show inspired by Hobsons Bay’s petrochemical industrial complex is expected to wow audiences at Williamstown town hall this month.
IF: Industrial Fashion...
Double misconduct trouble
Two Hobsons Bay councillors have been found guilty of misconduct after internal arbitration processes.
Documents tabled at a council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, revealed...
Film entries wanted
The eighth annual Setting Sun Film Festival, which sells out every year, is calling for entries.
This year’s festival will be held in June, both...
Willy Beer Fest one out of the box
People can still grin and beer it despite the annual Williamstown Heritage Beer and Cider Festival being postponed until next year.
Organisers didn’t want people to have...
Water risks ever present
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is advising Victorians planning to visit the state's waterways and oceans to be aware of the risks.
Statistics show walking or...
Smoother seas for Williamstown
The state government has expanded the the five-knot speed zone in waters around the local Williamstown port, coming into effect at the end of...
Refugees in ‘limbo’ eligible for permanent residency
Almost 20,000 refugees living in "limbo" in Australia will now be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
The Albanese government on Monday announced 19,000 people...
Soil testing uncovers low levels of contamination
Environment Protection Authority Victoria have found mud and water samples across flood affected areas in the Maribyrnong River showed comparatively low levels of...
Tackling poverty head-on
A West Footscray Filipino international student has started a social enterprise after losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ryan Sta Maria had been studying...
Bold move for artist
Local artist Tania Tanti used last year's COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to create a body of work.
Tanti closed her photography business, and dedicated herself...
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Plea to seal laneway
Several Footscray residents have long been engaged in a battle with Maribyrnong council over an unsealed and unlit laneway.
Greenwood Lane sits behind Cowper Street,...
