Williamstown’s Old Royal Hotel for sale
One of Williamstown’s most colourful and majestic buildings is on the market in what has been described as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity“.
The Old Royal Hotel,...
School holidays at Scienceworks
Scienceworks in Spotswood are hosting a jam-packed school holiday schedule to keep kids and families entertained over this winter break.
The specially curated Scienceworks program...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For those living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas and new years, can be exceptionally challenging.
Butterfly, the national charity dedicated to...
My Place: Rebecca Barnard
Singer-songwriter Rebecca Barnard has toured far and wide during a successful musical career, yet loves returning to her beloved Yarraville. She speaks with Benjamin...
Welcoming influx of Chinese students
China's education ministry has clarified the effects of its decision on the recognition of online degrees obtained from foreign institutions.
Under the initial announcement on...
Thunderstorm asthma warning
A Deakin University expert is warning Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who experienced COVID-19 or any other respiratory illness this year...
Deal struck on project tackling homelessness in west
A groundbreaking deal has been struck on a housing project aimed at tackling homelessness in Melbourne’s west.
Not-for-profit agency Launch Housing has applied to locate...
Spotswood: Melbourne Road eight-storey apartment plan rejected
Hobsons Bay council yesterday rejected an application for an eight-storey, 56-dwelling apartment block in Spotswood, which had received 176 objections from surrounding residents.
Planning &...
New programs for the elderly
Some older residents in Melbourne’s inner west will be given fitbits as part of an innovative program to help them stay healthy and living...
Stay away from Altona dog beach, EPA warns
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has warned residents to avoid the water at the Altona Dog Beach, following a significant pollution incident at Cherry...
Little libraries let loose
Bookworms rejoice – four “little libraries” have sprung up around Melton South to keep literature lovers satiated and entertained.
Readers are encouraged to “take a...
Newport Masonic Hall earmarked for demolition
Newport’s iconic Masonic Hall may be torn down after a developer lodged plans to build a five storey, 22-dwelling apartment block.
Trethowan Architecture has applied...
Pharmacist role expansion
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will soon have access to quicker and more convenient treatment options, with the role of community...
Time to deliver: MP
A 'super' ambulance station pledged for Maribyrnong in 2016 has yet to be built by the state government.
In December 2016, the government announced it...
Angels history preserved
Life in a local motorcycle club will be celebrated at the launch of a book documenting the western suburbs’ own Angels.
Angels is an autobiographical...
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Crusaders go again
The Western Crusaders are slowly kicking into gear in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition.
The Crusaders, who have won the past six Vic Bowl...
