Footscray Road closures scheduled
Footscray motorists travelling into the CBD are reminded of detours in place along Footscray Road as construction of a new elevated roadway for the...
Fresh finds at the farmers market
The Maribyrnong community can continue to enjoy the Yarraville farmers and craft market with a new string of traders.
Market organiser Eileen Fiederling O’Callaghan said...
Stars align for farmers
A massive farmers aid event to raise funds for drought relief will be held in Altona in October.
Altona Sports Club is hosting the Springtime...
Camp provides a great break for Alex and family
Altona Meadows boy Alex Gatt will join about 250 people from across Australia on Sunday at the 100th respite camp and open day hosted...
Ladder of life and learning unveiled
It was a fun Friday at Louis Joel Arts and Community (LJAC) in Altona on September 20, with the unveiling of a ladder sculpture.
The...
Alexis shooting for the stars
The Smart Fone Flick Festival (SF3) is entering its 10th year, but one Braybrook contestant was still years away from being born when it...
Westside walk for suicide prevention
Lifeline Western Melbourne recognised World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10 by holding its first Out of the Shadows Walk in Footscray.
Walkers...
Council acknowledges January 26 as “day of mourning”
Maribyrnong council has taken further steps to advocate to the federal government to change the date of a national celebration, while also recognising that...
Raptor flies in the face of rivals
Driving the Ranger Raptor can give you a sore throat. Pull up, climb down and most likely someone will be standing there wanting you...
Operation Furlong hits the track
Police are committing to increased roadside alcohol testing over the Melbourne Cup long weekend and are urging people planning to drink to plan ahead...
Call for health minister to meet traders
Footscray MP Katie Hall has called in Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt to meet with traders in Footscray to discuss health and wellbeing issues...
Brushing up on mental health
A youth art exhibition and “chat chairs” will be set up in Hobsons Bay to coincide with Mental Health Week.
The Leaders of Today (LOT)...
Supporting women through birth trauma
In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...
Four months’ jail for historic sex offences
A man who sexually assaulted his biological daughter and stepdaughter over nine years has been jailed for four months.
The man, 71, pleaded guilty in...
Fitness boost at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
Fitness fanatics and casual exercisers alike are making the most of Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre’s newly renovated Health Club.
The upgraded and extended club features a...
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Be heat smart this summer: Paramedics
As the summer continues to heat up, it's important to be sun and heat smart.
With the mercury reaching the high-30s on multiple days this...
