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Twelve storeys with plaza approved for Maribyrnong

A 12-storey, 280-dwelling retail and apartment block has been approved for 19-21 White Street in Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong council on Tuesday night approved the application, which...

Victoria Police training boost to build young LGBTI trust

Victoria Police has vowed to work on building trust with young LGBTI people after a report revealed only half of those surveyed would report...

On target for greatness

These young archery masters know how to hit the mark. Wyndham Vale’s Aimee Scattergood, Lachlan DiBattista, of Truganina, and Altona’s Amelie Lu have each amassed...

Planners sound call to ditch West Gate Tunnel

The West Gate Tunnel Project is “an expensive strategic mistake” that the state government must immediately ditch, according to some of Australia’s leading transport...

Police focus on Elder Abuse

Police are urging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, that know or suspect an older person is being abused are being urged...

$100k appeal to buy Shenandoah diary

The State Library has launched a public appeal to raise $100,000 to buy the diary of an officer aboard the CCS Shenandoah, a Confederate...

Mayibyrnong councillor demands Geelong mayor resign

A Maribyrnong councillor has called on colourful Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons to resign for wearing a T-shirt at the weekend with a photo of...

Victoria University’s drive for diversity nets multicultural award

Victoria University’s drive to embrace cultural diversity has been recognised with Victoria’s top award for service to multicultural communities. The Victorian Multicultural Commission presented VU...

First aid fundraiser

On Tuesday, May, 30, The Sisterhood Project held a fundraiser at Little V.I.P’s childcare centre in Maidstone, on Tuesday, May 30, to teach parents...

Council requests expansion of community funding

Hobsons Bay council has requested for the West Gate Tunnel Authority to release the remaining $3 million from the $10 million West Gate...

My Place

Originally hailing from Canada, author and marketer Louise Karch has now put down roots in Newport. She spoke to Matthew Sims about her many...

Crime waves differ across postcodes

Crime statistics from the inner-west reveal a tale of two cities. From the end of 2014 to last December 31, there was a 10.3 per...

A united sport uniform

One primary school in Hobsons Bay has connected to its traditional land by holding a traditional smoking ceremony to launch its new sport uniform,...

Three charged following St Albans death

Three teenagers have been charged with murder as part of an investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Braybrook boy in St Albans last...

Woolworths Millers Junction a COVID-19 concern

The times of COVID-19 exposure at Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North have been broadened as health officials' concern about the site grows. The health...

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Sublime Sunbury sounds

Influenced by blues and rock legends, Sunbury musician Gareth Huggett and band The Remedy have a high-energy and exciting sound which they're bringing to...