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Christmas at the Lakes take two

The joy of Christmas will not be stopped with the 18th annual Christmas at the Lakes rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 at Breezewater Reserve...

Greens demand relief for renters

Local Greens volunteers have started campaigning for a rent freeze in the western suburbs of Melbourne, within the Labor-held seats of Maribyrnong, Fraser and...

Keep your family safe around pools this summer

Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with...

‘Overwhelming’ demand for mentors in Melbourne’s west

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Australia is seeking volunteer mentors to meet “overwhelming” demand for the program's expansion into Melbourne’s west. BBBS supports...

Maidstone boy arrested over brawl

A Maidstone boy has been arrested in relation to a brawl and the alleged assault of a police officer in St Kilda yesterday. Police said...

West Gate traffic delays

Motorists in the western suburbs are expected to face delays of up to 30 minutes across the next three weeks, as capacity and safety...

Crime Stoppers wanted files: Melissa Slattery

Have you seen Melissa Slattery? Police are on the hunt for the 29-year-old, who failed to appear at the Werribee Magistrates Court on August 28, 2015, and...

Altona house for sale for $1

A house in Altona is being advertised for sale for the bargain price of $1. However, there's a catch. The house, at 67 Blyth Street, is being...

Williamstown local starring in new play

A Williamstown resident is starring in a two-woman theatre production this February. Popular actor Sally McKenzie will play the role of ‘Rose’ in the upcoming...

Space to learn

Children were treated to an out of this world storytime last week at Yarraville Community Centre. As part of the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) event,...

COVID exposure sites identified in Altona North, Epping and Melbourne CBD

COVID-19 exposure sites have been identified in Epping, Altona North and Melbourne CBD after a Wollert man tested positive to the virus this morning. Tier...

Top honour for lifelong stroke work

A lifetime of working in health, and particularly in stroke prevention and awareness, has resulted in Sharon McGowan being made a Member of the...

Ferguson Street crossing to go early

Did you miss this story? Here’s your chance to read (or reread) on one of our favourite stories from 2021! The North Williamstown level crossing...

Get active in Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong’s annual Get Active! Expo is back in 2022, giving residents the opportunity to get off the couch, move their body and try something...

Yarraville Sounds

Summer is heating up and Yarraville is about to be too! For the next three months a bucket load of family friendly activities will...

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My Place: Karina Sorelli

Karina 'Frenchie' Sorelli is an independent film maker from France who has lived in Melbourne for 15 years. She tells Cade Lucas about her...