My Place
Cleo Pitt, a 73-year-old from Footscray is taking major strides in her fitness goals, and encourages everyone to get walking. She spoke to Star...
Kinder enrolment encouraged
Families are being encouraged to enrol their children in kindergarten for next year by Sunday June 30.
Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn today reminded parents...
Battle of Long Tan remembered 50 years on
This week marks 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan in South Vietnam.
To commemorate, the Vietnam Veterans Association Melbourne West Sub-branch is inviting...
Expect the unexpected
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being urged to watch out for trains after several incidents and almost 60 near hits...
CFMEU announces green ban on proposed McIvor Reserve upgrades
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Victoria and Tasmania has pledged its members would not work at the site of proposed...
My Place: Jovan Kralevski
Altona North’s Jovan Kralevski is a past Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year for his volunteer work with the Macedonian community, particularly senior citizens. He...
Seeking donations for a rescue space
Grace Gibson Cain has a history working for animal rescues, when she discovered some concerns she didn't like, she decided to begin her own...
MY PLACE: Fran Wigley
Fran Wigley set down roots in Kyneton, but her heart goes out to people further abroad, as far as East Timor. The long-time resident...
Victorian students were NAPLAN’s highest achievers
Victorian students have been recorded as the highest achievers in this years NAPLAN.
Victoria had the highest number of students performing at or above the...
Visa plea for Altona Meadows crop sitter
A Vietnamese national convicted of cultivating cannabis at an Altona Meadows grow house has won a bid to have his visa application reconsidered.
Trong Quang...
New bus tour rides into Hobsons Bay
Melbournians far and wide, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have recently been given the chance to enjoy a brand new bus tour.
The...
Councillor Catherine Cumming joins Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party
Maribyrnong councillor Catherine Cumming is ending her 20-year run as an independent to take a tilt at state Parliament as a candidate for Derryn...
Face masks lead revival
An Altona business that was crippled by the COVID crisis is now working overtime to fulfil mask orders.
Elle and Stuart owner Maureen Bourke said...
Connected through postcards
Australia Post and Beyond Blue have again joined forces to distribute 4 million prepaid ‘Connection Postcards’ to households across the country during the month...
Twentieth overheight truck hits Napier Street bridge
The third overheight truck crash in six days at the notorious Napier Street Bridge has taken the strike tally for the year to 20.
An...
Latest
Extra trains and trams for footy and show
Extra public transport services and an extension of the Free Tram Zone are being delivered to cater for footy finals and the Melbourne Royal...
