Footscray dog’s death prompts poison fears
A Footscray resident who believes her family’s pet dog was deliberately killed is warning pet owners to take extra care when walking their pets.
Sonia...
Factory fire rages in West Footscray
Dozens of schools and childcare centres have been closed as toxic smoke billows across Melbourne's western suburbs.
Emergency services were called to a factory fire...
Council says no to funds for school theatre
Hobsons Bay council has voted 4-3 against allocating $100,000 in its budget towards Williamstown High School’s new theatre.
Councillors Carl Marsich, Sandra Wilson and Jason...
Hobsons Bay records COVID death jump
The Department of Health has recorded more COVID-related deaths in Hobsons Bay in the first four months of 2022 than it recorded during all...
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100 years of Barkly Street
Barkly Street Uniting Cricket Club is preparing to celebrate 100 years this 2024-25 cricket season.
The club is keen to hear...
From diverse lands, cultures unite
Maori group Te Karangatahi will launch Cultural Diversity Week in the western suburbs with a program that aims to showcase its culture to the...
Liquor licence for vacant Williamstown library cafe
Hobsons Bay council has approved a liquor licence for the Williamstown library cafe in a bid to find a new operator.
The cafe has been...
Police probe hate stickers
Neo-nazi hate stickers plastered around Williamstown this month are being investigated by police.
Anti-Defamation Commission chairman Dvir Abramovich said members of the public had reported...
Play your part in the Great Biosecurity Quest
A fun new citizen science campaign is underway that Brimbank children and families can join to play their part protecting Victoria’s precious environment and...
Government must act now to save public interest journalism
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The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the Federal Government to put in place emergency measures to save the country’s news...
Fire sparks call for action
Did you miss this story? Here’s your chance to read (or reread) on one of our favourite stories from 2021!
Two western suburbs advocates are...
Search for missing Maidstone man
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Maidstone man Anthony.
The 63-year-old was last seen at Dobson Reserve in Maidstone around 10.20am...
Choirs in Melbourne’s West get their chance on the big stage
Two choirs based in Melbourne's west will join the upcoming season of Melbourne Theatre Company’s production ‘The Heartbreak Choir’.
The Heartbreak choir tells the story...
Supporting wellbeing and development
Maribyrnong parents are encouraged to have a look at the long list of fun activities in store as part of this year's Children's Week...
East West Link: Warning of community backlash
Construction of a freeway linking Melbourne’s east and west could begin next year following the state government’s call for tenders on the western section...
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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...
