We need to talk about the other epidemic
Epidemics are annoying things, not least because they refuse to arrive in an orderly fashion, one at a time.
So while Melburnians have been largely...
A magical art prize
The 10th annual 5x7 Art Prize is currently on display at the Louise Joel Arts & Community Centre, with another year of winners including...
My Place: Rayna Fahey
Radical crafter Rayna Fahey has plenty of love for Braybrook, celebrating a diverse community with a lot of heart.
What is your connection with Braybrook?
I’ve...
Exhibiting the west’s creative talents
Hobsons Bay creative artists, painters and performance artists are encouraged to submit their artworks for consideration in this year's Woods Street Youth Art Prize.
Young...
Picnic in the park
Everyone’s invited to the 12th annual Hobsons Bay Children’s Week picnic to be held in Altona this month.
The free community picnic will feature children’s...
Meals help tackle food insecurity
Five neighbourhood houses across Maribyrnong and Brimbank have launched the ’Nourish’ pilot project, distributing free meals to combat food insecurity.
Yarraville Community Centre, West Footscray...
Footscray to CBD veloway cautiously backed
A new elevated cycling route from the Maribyrnong River to the CBD has been cautiously welcomed by some cyclists, but panned by others as...
Witness appeal after burglary
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following two thefts and a burglary in the Carlton, Box Hill and Maribyrnong areas last...
My Smart Garden wins
My Smart Garden has been recognised for its innovative way of spreading the sustainability message with a Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria award.
The program picked...
Outdoor enjoyment abounds in Hobsons Bay
There aren’t many things that represent what we love about community life in Hobsons Bay quite like a good local market.
Even in the middle...
VU student teachers reimagine indigenous learning program
Victoria University (VU) have reinvented a program that, prior to COVID, once had their teachers-in-training doing placements in remote Indigenous communities.
Story Writing in Remote...
New augmented reality artwork experience in Footscray
A new self-guided augmented reality public art project has been launched in Footscray.
64 Ways of Being, developed in partnership with RMIT University, will allow...
Insights into picky eating
Picky eating is something many Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents deal with.
When your child rejects a substantial amount of food it can be frustrating...
Business Matters: Bargain brews and party hits
Don’t go thinking Premix Kings in Willy is just another bottle-o. They do things differently…
Whittlesea, Hume gaming venues top pokies loss list
Player losses at four poker machine venues in Whittlesea and Hume are among the highest in the state, new data reveals.
Figures from the Victorian...
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Tips to avoid trouble
EPA Victoria is offering tips and advice to local businesses to ensure they do the right thing by the environment.
Environmental damage caused by industrial...
