Footscray Hospital: Maribyrnong council lobbies for upgrade funds
The fight to fix Footscray Hospital is intensifying, with Maribyrnong council lobbying the Labor and Liberal parties ahead of next month’s state election.
Western Health...
Asylum seekers, refugees receive help from a hard place
A new custom-built trailer is delivering hope and support to asylum seekers and refugees settling in Melbourne’s west.
When West Welcome Wagon (WWW) had a...
Altona North woman’s pets are Animal Aid calendar stars
Two dogs adopted by an Altona North woman have won a photo competition that will put them on the front of next year’s Animal...
West Gate Distributor plan short on detail, answers sought
Hobsons Bay council is seeking a full investigation into the impact of Labor’s proposed West Gate Distributor on several municipal clubs, a reserve and...
Newport-Williamstown Metro trains suspended after fatality
Trains have been suspended between Newport and Williamstown after a person was hit by a train and died.
The fatality, believed to be self-harm, happened...
Yarraville paid parking gets nod despite protests; Seddon spared | Poll
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Maribyrnong council would introduce paid parking in Yarraville but not Seddon, under a plan to be voted upon next Tuesday night.
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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...
Williamstown Port Phillip Woollen Mill high-rise: Poll candidate quiz
Residents lobbying against high-rise development on the former Port Phillip Woollen Mill site in Williamstown will hold a state election candidates’ forum later this...
Newport sex attacks: Women stand together
Newport women say they must continue to empower themselves, despite the prime suspect for a string of sex attacks moving out of the area.
Newport...
Yarraville: Somerville Road truck curfew a ‘good start’
A hard-fought community campaign to cut truck traffic in the inner-west has won two new curfews on major truck routes.
From early next year, morning...
Williamstown: Petrol heads with heart at Aces by the Bay
Vintage car enthusiasts and old rockers will converge on Williamstown next month for a family festival to raise money for children with cancer.
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Volunteer for You Day: Victoria University lends a hand
Hundreds of Victoria University staff and students blitzed dozens of community projects on Friday as part of the university’s annual Volunteer for You (V4U)...
Newport assault zones ‘dimly lit’, police audit finds
Police have conducted a safety audit of Newport in the wake of 13 indecent assaults between April 29 and August 10.
According to the audit,...
Police increase water patrols, boaters warned
Water police are patrolling Port Phillip Bay in a crackdown on boaters who anchor in shipping lanes.
Recreational boat users are being warned to steer...
Altona North-Newport sexual assaults: Police know the culprit
Police believe they know who is the man responsible for 13 sexual assaults in the Altona North-Newport area between April 29 and August 10.
Superintendent...
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Back to back break-ins at asylum seeker charity
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is counting the cost of two robberies in the space of two days.
Thieves allegedly broke into the ASRC's...
