Private hospital redevelopment welcomed
The $20-million redevelopment of the west’s only private hospital has been unveiled.
Health Minister Jill Hennessy last week officially opened the new Western Private Hospital’s...
$17 million boost for Footscray Hospital
A $17 million funding boost will help reopen some of the dozens of beds closed because of Footscray Hospital’s dilapidated state.
But critics argue the...
Court rejects Footscray murder sentence appeal
A court has dismissed an appeal against the “manifestly inadequate” sentence given to a man who bludgeoned his partner to death in Footscray.
Isac Ayoul...
Piecing together a soldier’s story
The legacy of Robyn Leach’s great uncle lives on through the inclusion of his photograph and name on an honour board in Williamstown.
Adam Bain...
WFC president Trevor Monti retires
Williamstown Football Club’s longest-serving president Trevor Monti is retiring after 17 seasons to spend time pursuing other passions.
A board member for 20 years and...
Grand Williamstown home on the market
One of Williamstown’s most significant heritage properties is for sale and is expected to fetch more than $6.5 million.
The house at 89 Esplanade, an Edwardian...
Grandparents take on greater childcare role
Mother-of-two Jade Jackson gets by with a little help from her mum.
Her mother, Diane Smith, is one of a growing number of grandparents helping...
Another truck hits Napier Street bridge
Drivers are being warned to avoid Napier Street in Footscray after a truck carrying two containers crashed into the railway overpass during Friday peak...
MPs urge Turnbull government to save steel jobs
Local MPs are putting pressure on the federal government to secure the future of local jobs in steelmaking.
The call comes following today’s announcement that...
Call for Youth Week competition entries
Creative young people are being invited to shine in a competition being run for National Youth Week.
Maribyrnong council is hosting the competition, calling for...
Williamstown banks to go under the hammer
Three adjoining bank freeholds at Williamstown go under the hammer next month for a combined asking price of more than $10 million.
The properties at...
Kids get creative for tea towel fundraiser
A fundraising idea at a Maidstone kindergarten suits creative youngsters to a T.
Children at Dobson Kindergarten in Maidstone have created their very own artwork...
Parking permit woes forcing family split
Maribyrnong council has defended its strict parking permit policy after a Footscray family claimed it faces being split by inflexible restrictions.
The policy limits to...
Williamstown Rotary sponsors future leaders
Williamstown schoolchildren will help victims of Cyclone Winston after setting up a special service agency with help from the local Rotary Club.
Rotary Club of...
Death threats follow dog complaint
A Yarraville business says it has been flooded with abusive calls and death threats after being criticised on social media over the condition of...
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Lion cub birth sends a roar across the west
Werribee Open Range Zoo roared with pride when it announced the birth of its future king or queen of the jungle.
The lion cub was...
