Councillors reject ‘greedy’ Footscray development
A ‘greedy’ plan to redevelop a Footscray street has been sent packing by Maribyrnong councillors.
Council officers had recommended approving five two-bedroom townhouses at 47-49...
Facelift for Footscray favourites
The iconic former Footscray Town Hall, and the Ercildoune building will both receive major refurbishment works
The two historical sites in Napier Street, Footscray –...
Taking research out of the lab and into the market
The state government is backing the commercialisation of world-class research and innovation so more home-grown ideas are developed and manufactured in the state through...
Seddon Festival chalks up 20 years of celebrating
The sounds of the Seddon Festival will spill through the streets this Saturday as the popular event celebrates its 20th year.
Charles and Victoria streets...
Pressure over home care
Services for some of the west’s most vulnerable residents may not be privatised after mounting pressure on councils from Labor heavyweights.
State and federal MPs...
Seddon, Yarraville paid parking plan ‘impossible’, say protesters
Close to 1000 people turned out on Saturday to march in protest against the introduction of paid parking in Seddon and Yarraville.
The march from...
Enhancing open spaces and celebrating heritage
Our open spaces are among the most valued assets in our community, and they are an important part of our lives.
Whether it’s a place...
Footscray Hosptial: Surgeon Paddy Dewan backs redevelopment push
A prominent paediatric surgeon has joined the groundswell of support for urgent redevelopment of Footscray Hospital.
According to Professor Paddy Dewan, quality of care is...
Concern as homelessness sector ‘inundated’
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Homelessness workers in the northern...
BREAKING: Heavily armed police surround Laverton motel
Heavily armed police have surrounded a motel in Laverton as part of an ongoing investigation.
A number of people are inside the Westside Hotel Motel...
WTF is coming to Williamstown
What the Frankfurt!
A new Williamstown restaurant called WTF is raising eyebrows before its opening next month.
WTF Bar – which stands for World Travel Food...
Meet Williamstown MP Melissa Horne
Labor’s Melissa Horne has headed straight into cabinet after being elected to the seat of Williamstown, following Saturday’s state election.
Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday...
UK town seeks Williamstown troop memorabilia
A British museum is trying to trace the descendants of young Anzac sappers from Williamstown, who trained in Brightlingsea, Essex, during the Great War.
The...
Young Endeavour trip opens new horizons for African-Australian leaders
The trip of a lifetime has left two aspiring African-Australian leaders eager to help young people discover new horizons.
Mohamed Semra, 19, of Maidstone, and...
Council releases election commitment resource
Hobsons Bay council has released a new tool to help voters remain aware of where state election candidates are committing their funding within the...
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Family soccer program to kick off
A new soccer program for Maribyrnong families is about to kick off.
An initiative of Active Maribyrnong, GO Family is a six week program...
