Asbestos clean-up continues next to Altona North childcare centre
Workers in protective clothing on Friday continued removing asbestos next to an Altona North childcare centre, two weeks after it was first revealed.
WorkSafe Victoria...
Campaign for Hobsons Bay traders
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce president Nikki Eyes stands in her empty warehouse.
The founder of Little Ginger, who normally hosts events in her Williamstown North...
World champion whipcracker
Just months after Altona whipcracker Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs (above) won a Guinness world record for Australia, his American arch-rival snatched it back.
So Mr Griggs...
State consults on restricting NDAs for workplace sexual harassment cases
The state government will begin consultation on laws to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases.
The consultation process will...
Hands up for harmony day
African drumming and henna tattooing will be part of the fun at a number of upcoming events in celebration of Melton’s rich diversity.
Cultural Diversity...
Don’t buy pets on a whim: RSPCA
Pets can make life richer for owners, but purchasing one should not be made on a whim.
According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...
Birds of prey dying from rat poison
Hobsons Bay wildlife rescuers and vets are urging people to use alternatives to rat bait after seeing barn owls and other birds of prey...
Be sun smart this summer
Making sure you slap on sunscreen, wear a hat, and stay in the shade wherever possible these hot summer holidays is the best way...
Ghost town or tough times?
Footscray’s Barkly Street is seemingly in danger of becoming a ghost town, with a strip of shops remaining unleased and empty.
A local real estate...
Williamstown reno a grave endeavour
A 19th century water fountain at Williamstown Cemetery was switched on last Friday after undergoing a 12-month, $450,000 restoration.
Designed by Melbourne-based architectural modelers Wardrop...
A lifetime of Ambulance Victoria’s history on display
The Ambulance Victoria Chas Martin OAM Museum will throw open its doors on Sunday, April 16, for a special Open Day, inviting all Victorians...
Pill testing to begin this summer
The state government has introduced a bill into parliament to ensure pill testing – also known as drug checking – can begin this summer.
Once...
EPA fines concrete supplier
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined a concrete, aggregates and concrete products supplier after they allowed concrete dust and slurry to escape...
My Place: Luke Robertson
Fresh from launching a new book celebrating Australian craft brewers and beer, Luke Robertson finds plenty to love about life in Footscray. He speaks...
Green light for Western Distributor toll road
A tunnel will be built under Yarraville and a new road will cross the Maribyrnong River after the state government gave the Western Distributor...
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Crusaders go again
The Western Crusaders are slowly kicking into gear in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition.
The Crusaders, who have won the past six Vic Bowl...
