News
-
Dog killed in Altona burglary
A beloved family dog has been killed during a burglary in Altona on Tuesday. Tracy Kenwery returned to her Civic Parade home at 5pm to…
-
Laverton North energy plant bid
Wyndham council has received a planning application for an energy recovery plant in Laverton North that would generate enough electricity to power 16,000 to 20,000…
-
Pokies kill football funding bid
Hobsons Bay council has rejected a request to borrow nearly $2million to help fund Williamstown Football Club’s $6million redevelopment plans, saying it would contradict its…
-
Council turns down tunnel trucks
Hobsons Bay council has refused to grant a state government contractor permission to block several streets for construction of the West Gate Tunnel. Hobsons Bay’s…
-
Williamstown North Primary School’s $1m lift
One of Hobsons Bay’s fastest-growing schools has received more than $1 million in state government funding for four new classrooms. Williamstown North Primary School has…
-
Plans released for Flemings Pool at Altona
Hobsons Bay council is calling for community feedback on a planned viewing platform at a popular Altona beach swimming spot. Flemings Pool, at the end…
-
Mum, bub inject some passion
The campaign to increase immunisation rates in Brimbank has a new face. As part of an increased push from the North Western Primary Health Network…
-
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? EM: I have the perfect marriage. I have a wife who loves to cook and is very good at…
-
Business Matters: Looking for a way to help the community?
Are you aware of a critical need in the community? The Community Bank branches of Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Business Centre will soon host forums…
-
Freeway racers nabbed at Laverton
Two P-plate drivers racing each other on the Princes Freeway at Laverton have been caught by police on Wednesday night. Westgate Highway Patrol officers first…
-
My Place: Luke Robertson
Fresh from launching a new book celebrating Australian craft brewers and beer, Luke Robertson finds plenty to love about life in Footscray. He speaks with…
-
Police hunt driver after West Footscray hit-run
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene following a hit-run collision that broke a women’s leg in West Footscray on Saturday night.…
-
A good sign for organ donation
More than 1000 Wyndham residents signed up to become organ and tissue donors last year. Figures released by DonateLife show that last year 593 residents…
-
VU mural project helps fight for gender equality
Victoria University staff and students have been painting their way towards a resounding message of respect. Dozens of members of the VU community worked on…
-
Filming in Footscray for Chinese co-production The Whistleblower
A dusty African streetscape suddenly arose in the heart of Footscray last week as film crews shot scenes for the state’s largest ever Australian-Chinese co-production.…
Digital Editions
