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Connecting art with nature

Altona's Truganina Explosives Reserve has been a lively hub of artistic expression and environmental discussion over recent weeks. Running from Friday, March 10 to Sunday,...

Planning ahead for Seddon’s progress

The City of Maribyrnong is blessed with several historical gems and Seddon is one of the best. With population growth – and a rapidly changing...

Man charged over Footscray Station sexual assault

Transit Safety Division detectives have charged a Footscray man following the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl at Footscray station. The 34-year-old man handed...

‘Well-dressed’ woman sought over Newport bike theft

Hobsons Bay detectives have released an image of a 'well-dressed' woman they want to speak with after a unique bike was stolen from Newport. The custom 1970s Ricardo...
Save Williamstown members

Williamstown residents plan evacuation drill

Residents lobbying against high-rise development on the Port Phillip Woollen Mill site launched a Williamstown safety committee on Monday and will prepare for an...

Trans history preserved

Yarraville's Noah Riseman is a finalist in the Victorian Community History Awards for the first overview of the history of trans and gender diverse...

Road safety grants open

Community groups wanting to address road safety issues in their local areas can now apply for a state government grant, including those in Maribyrnong...

Leg broken in dog attack

A Yarraville woman says she is devastated after being hospitalised with a broken leg as a result of a dog attack. Christina Hickie said she...

Police seeking duo following alleged Footscray theft incidents

Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images of two women they believe will be able to assist with their investigation into alleged...

Get involved in Hobsons Bay libraries DIY camping day

Hobsons Bay libraries is inviting residents to take part in DIY camping as part of their school holiday program. On Wednesday January 19, set up...

Community Calender

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Williamstown’s city views interrupted by cranes

City views along the Strand at Williamstown and Newport have been disrupted by cranes towering more than 20 storeys high and brought in as...

Mayor Nam Quach pushes for tough Maribyrnong River controls

The Maribyrnong River must be afforded the same protection from overdevelopment as the Yarra, according to Maribyrnong mayor Nam Quach. The state government is working...

Victoria to re-enter stage four lockdown

Victorians will begin a five-day stage four lockdown from 11.59pm tonight in response to the “hyper-infectious” UK variant of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews announced this...

Boosting workforce to build new homes

The state government is boosting the planning and building workforce to ensure it has the feet on the ground to build the 800,000 new...

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Maternal health services survey open

The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service. On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...