Planting trees for the future
We know trees are important to our community – they help keep our city healthy and bring a range of environmental benefits.
This includes reducing...
Williamstown High School ready for centenary celebrations
Williamstown’s Carole Garnsworthy (nee Rodger) will celebrate five generations of her family attending Williamstown High School at this month’s centenary celebrations.
Past and present students...
My Place: Karina Sorelli
Karina 'Frenchie' Sorelli is an independent film maker from France who has lived in Melbourne for 15 years. She tells Cade Lucas about her...
South Kingsville: Residents’ outcry over high-rise development
Residents are fighting plans for a 600-dwelling, 10-storey development on the former Caltex site in South Kingsville.
Tract Consultants has appealed to the Victorian and...
Appeal for Braybrook armed robbery information
Armed Crime Squad detectives have appealed for any information concerning an armed robbery at a post office in Braybrook earlier this year.
A Victoria Police...
Handing over a piece of Altona’s history
The Altona Laverton Historical Society has received another piece of the puzzle of the area's history - a plaque which formerly indicated the...
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay businesses struggling with staff shortages
Chronic staff shortages driven by increasing COVID-19 cases are putting a strain on businesses in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, particularly those in the hospitality...
Athletes from Hobsons Bay find success at the Australian Lifesaving Championships
Athletes from Altona Life Saving Club and Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club have returned home with pride after successfully representing Hobsons Bay at the...
Seventy years of love
Altona North couple Mary and William Robinson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
The two, both 90, met while ice skating at the...
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...
Residents slam broken truck curfew promise
Residents living along one of the inner-west’s busiest truck routes have slammed the state government’s failure to introduce industry-backed truck curfews on their road.
Star...
From earthquake victim to air force officer
Ten-year-old Abdul Khan couldn’t have known while watching RAAF cargo planes deliver assistance to survivors of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that 15 years later...
Giving back in grief
Families grieving the death of a baby will have access to a cuddle cot at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital , thanks to...
My Place
A young African-Australian female entrepreneur, Omnia Suleman tells Afraa Kori about her supportive community and new e-commerce business.
1.What do you like most about...
New early learning centre for Footscray learning precinct
Design work will begin next month on a new early learning centre destined to be built alongside Footscray City Primary School.
Early Childhood Education Minister...
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Affordable swimming safety
The state government has announced the return of an affordable swimming lesson program that will run throughout this month, with classes offered at several...
