Dynon Road closed after power pole fire
A high-voltage power pole has burst into flames at West Melbourne on Tuesday morning, shutting down part of Dynon Road.
The pole on Dynon Road...
Fantastic film festival
Community-led international film festival Tilde is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, with a special lineup of events ready to captivate audiences from May...
Four bin battle of the Bay
Not everyone thinks Hobsons Bay’s new bin system is the fab four.
The council’s Recycling 2.0 service was rolled out this month to reduce the...
Pollution checks a win for residents
A $120 million waste-to-energy plant at Laverton North will publish real-time emissions and implement other pollution-monitoring measures under a settlement reached before an appeal...
Search for dog beater caught on video
Investigations are underway into the alleged striking of a dog with a chain at a park in Yarraville.
RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information about...
Frustration over war memorial impasse
A community group campaigning for recognition of one of Maribyrnong’s most beloved war heroes has lashed out at the Department of Defence for ignoring...
Shipyard sale query
A Hobsons Bay councillor has questioned whether could buy Williamstown's shipyard.
The shipyard is up for sale eight years after the last vessel descended the...
Push for residents to have say on Maribyrnong Defence site
The state government has vowed to work with residents in shaping development of the former Maribyrnong Defence site, as the Federal government moves ahead...
Truganina man arrested
Police have arrested a Truganina man after a vehicle was driven erratically through Laverton North this morning.
About 1.45am, a white Mercedes Benz was seen travelling...
Kate finally flying home after passport granted
A Maidstone girl stranded in Vietnam for almost a month after her father disappeared with the family’s passports will return to Melbourne tomorrow.
Star Weekly...
Teaching technique on display
In a world first, Victoria University (VU) will host a conference focusing on 'block model' teaching as the first Australian university to offer all...
Paramedics pinpoint danger zones
Paramedics have identified more than 50 no-go zones in 16 suburbs in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong where they have been attacked.
They have warned colleagues...
Yarraville West Primary School kids bulldoze bullies
Yarraville West Primary School pupils are making moves to stamp out bullying once and for all.
The pupils launched their own ‘Bulldoze Bullying’ brochure last...
Arrests up due to Victorians contacting Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Victoria is receiving an average of one report every five minutes about unsolved crimes and suspicious activity, according to the latest annual...
Death rumour for Olympic Doughnuts founder quashed
The family of Nick Tsiligiris has quashed rumours the renowned Footscray doughnut-maker has died.
Facebook posts claiming the 81-year-old proprietor of Olympic Doughnuts had passed away...
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WFNL names interleague coaches
The Western Football Netball League has named its interleague coaches for its clashes with the Southern Football Netball League in May.
The league will play...
