300 kilograms of cocaine seized in Altona
Two Mexican men have been charged after about 300 kilograms of cocaine packed in pallets of cocoa powder was seized in Altona.
The men, aged 33...
Police charge Braybrook man following heroin investigation
UPDATE - 3:00PM
Major Drug Squad detectives have charged a 27-year-old Braybrook man with trafficking a large commercial quantity of heroin and knowingly dealing with...
Congratulations to Shops on Show winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Shops on Show competition.
Local businesses with the most social media likes for their Christmas windows are:
1st...
Coalition pledges to cut stamp duty on first homes
The Liberals-Nationals government has pledged to help up to 7000 Victorian families, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, buy their first home by...
Search for duo after hit-run collision in Altona Meadows
Police have appealed for anyone with information on a hit-run collision between a scooter and a cyclist on Sunday, February 12.
The unregistered scooter and...
Torres Strait comes to Yarraville as Mabu Mabu opens doors
Nornie Bero is a chef on a mission.
The driving force behind new Yarraville cafe Mabu Mabu, the Torres Strait born chef is intent on...
Internships for young creatives
Three young people will be offered internships at Altona's Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre under a pilot project.
The internships are for people aged...
Whitten Oval hosts Covid-19 vaccination pop-up
People yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are being urged to get the jab this weekend at VU Whitten Oval's second pop-up clinic.
The clinic...
IN FOCUS: Easy living at Wyndham Grange
RCA Villages managing director Andrew Philips has no doubt Wyndham Grange Village in Tarneit provides the best value resort-style retirement living close to Melbourne.
Good Friday fundraiser
Sports stars across three national codes have tangled with two young veteran fighters in Tarneit to raise money for this week’s Good Friday Appeal...
Removing gender-based toilet signage on the cards
Hobsons Bay council has released a draft strategy for its provision of public toilets over the next 10 years, which included a recommendation to...
Williamstown Hospital’s $2.5m upgrade takes shape
Work has started on the new “heart” of Williamstown Hospital after much love from the local community.
Preparatory work began this week ahead of construction...
Entries sought nationwide for Footscray Art Prize
Entries are open for the second running of The Footscray Art Prize, with $17,500 of prizes on offer.
More than 800 entries were received in...
Waste collection remains unchanged
Hobsons Bay council's bin collections will continue throughout the festive season as per the usual schedule, including public holidays.
Residents are advised to put out...
Beloved former councillor dies
The First female elected Councillor of Footscray City Council, Sika Kerry OAM died peacefully at age 85.
Ms Kerry died on Tuesday, April 18,...
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RSPCA low-cost vaccination days return to the West
RSPCA have announced the return of low-cost vaccination days to the Western suburbs.
The clinics, run by an RSPCA Victoria vet, will take place...
