Free public transport for students
Victoria University is backing free public transport for students after finding significant numbers of young people skip school because they can’t afford myki payments...
Principal remembered
Tributes have flowed for a former school principal who died after falling through a skylight while working at St Margaret Mary’s School, Spotswood.
Paul Hogan...
The Newport Folk Festival is getting close
The Newport Folk Festival is returning for another year of performances and music.
The festival will be held at several venues across Hobsons Bay,...
Applications open for Creative Learning Partnerships program
The state government announced that applications are open for a program that links schools with artists, creative collectives, and companies in a residency project...
Supporting LGBTIQA+ connection and diversity events
The state government has announced a new fund to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities to...
Push for government funding for social housing in Laverton
Hobsons Bay council is seeking state government funding for a social housing project in Laverton.
Council will apply for funding for the housing project...
Angels recall lure of the road
The roar of the motorcycle engine, lure of the road and smell of leather was strong in Melbourne's west in the '60s and '70s.
Now,...
Williamstown’s Blandina Stecca shares puppy love
What is your connection with Williamstown?
Efrem – my husband – and I love green areas and wanted to live close to the ocean. Moreover,...
Western Bulldogs Community foundation free activity day
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation will be holding a free activity day this Friday January 28 at Braybrook Community Hub.
The event will be held...
Robber chooses church over ‘ice’
An “ice-addicted robber” has been praised for turning his life around by becoming part of a church ministry and signing up for residential drug...
Independent party for western voices
Western Metropolitan MP and Yarraville resident Catherine Cumming has convened a new party for independents ahead of the state election.
After launching the campaign to...
Councils taking action on climate change
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay councils both presented climate change action plans at their most recent council meetings, with both recognising the issue as a...
Journey to freedom finds an artistic destination
After fleeing Iran and surviving a perilous boat journey to Australia, Hanieh Khamisi has found a new freedom: expressing herself in art.
The 14-year-old asylum...
Enabling easier access to aged care services
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is establishing a care finder program on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and...
Taking the lead in Hobsons Bay’s sustainability solutions
A group of Hobsons Bay students have tackled a number of potential environmental issues, including flooding in Hobsons Bay, the effect of temperature changes...
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United bolsters defence
Western United has fortified its young defensive core ahead of the A-League women’s season with the signings of Bulleen Lions stars Isabel Dehakiz and...
