Scones, stories at Altona Meadows school open day
Award-winning children’s author Jackie Kerin (pictured) will be among guests at an open day for the old Laverton School in Altona Meadows.
One of Melbourne’s...
Work experience scheme for students at budget risk
A program that helps western suburbs students gain work experience at petrochemical companies like Mobil and Cummins is set to be slashed under the...
Journey to freedom finds an artistic destination
After fleeing Iran and surviving a perilous boat journey to Australia, Hanieh Khamisi has found a new freedom: expressing herself in art.
The 14-year-old asylum...
Maribyrnong council seeks replacement for its CEO
Maribyrnong council is hunting for a new chief executive after Vince Haining announced he will step down in July.
After four years of leading the...
Hobsons Bay residents in for average 5 per cent rate hike
Residents of South Kingsville and Spotswood would be hit with the biggest rates increases under Hobsons Bay’s draft 2014-15 budget.
Rates are based on new...
Driver shortage means long wait for Altona Loop travellers
Altona Loop commuters are waiting up to 44 minutes for a peak-hour train after Metro cancelled several services because of a driver shortage.
The move...
Seddon resident’s sweet secret to raising funds
Seddon’s Rosemerry Utber is really cooking in her quest to help tackle breast cancer.
Ms Utber will take part in her eighth Mother’s Day Classic...
Western suburbs MP’s plea on saving Williamstown defence jobs
A western suburbs Labor MP is urging the federal government to direct its defence spending to Williamstown’s naval shipyard after the government revealed that...
Fish-hook baits left at Newport Lakes dog-walking area
UPDATE: A woman whose dog swallowed a fish hook embedded in a piece of meat hopes no other pets fall victim to the same cruel...
Men’s Shed co-founder stabbed with carving knife, court hears
A co-founder of the Men’s Shed organisation died after being stabbed in a friend’s front yard, a court has heard.
Stanley Lynch, 71, was stabbed...
Fears on ‘remarkably dangerous’ Yarraville intersection
Children are risking their lives every time they cross a dangerous Yarraville intersection, according to worried parents and residents.
They say the Francis Street-Wembley Avenue...
Victoria University pops in and really goes to town
Victoria University is bringing art, sport, free health checks and more to the heart of Footscray.
Students, staff and the public are being encouraged to...
Anzac Day: World of war beckons as band stops playing
Former World War II Army Corporal Laurie Grimmett, 92, remembers being at a dance in 1939 when a bloke got up and shouted: “War’s...
Bike path could link Sunshine and West Footscray stations
An off-road pedestrian and bike path could soon link Sunshine with West Footscray under plans being finalised by the Regional Rail Link Authority.
The shared...
Federal budget: MPs warn on pension cuts
Western suburbs Labor MPs say any moves to cut the aged pension in next month’s budget would hit some of the area’s most vulnerable...
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Live music to rock on in Victoria
The state government has announced it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...
