Bystanders advised to call for help before attempting rescue
Life Saving Victoria has warned bystanders attempting to rescue someone drowning to consider the risk, after research detailed 28 people drowned while attempting...
Open day flaps its wings
The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre hosted its 'Connecting Communities in Nature' open day on Saturday, May 11.
Volunteer Jane Harris said it was a terrific...
Altona Beach water quality over summer ranked worst than last year
Beaches in Port Phillip Bay have been ranked from best to worst according to their water quality, with Altona Beach ranking lower than it...
Pop-up clinic to remain open
A Footscray pop-up mental health and wellbeing hub will remain open until permanent facilities open across the state.
The state government announced on Tuesday,...
Love of libraries
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love reading.
Books have been a big part of my life for so long. A constant companion....
Stellar sustainability for Braybrook
Braybrook College has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 ResourceSmart Schools Awards.
Braybrook College has widely integrated sustainability across the curriculum and in...
Western Bulldogs granted permit
The redevelopment of Whitten Oval is a step closer with Maribyrnong council granting the Western Bulldogs a planning permit.
At the last council meeting, the...
Top pet names for 2021
Christmas time means gifts and puppies or kittens are popular choices for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents.
Pet Insurance Australia announced the top trending pet...
Emergency services training exercise
CFA led a multi-agency exercise to test and strengthen how emergency services respond to mass casualty incidents similar to the 2023 Eynesbury bus incident.
The...
Lanes closed as another truck strikes Napier Street bridge
All outbound lanes of Napier Street in Footscray are closed between Hyde Street and Nicholson Street after another truck struck the rail bridge about...
Update on Stony Creek
The fourth annual report card for the Stony Creek Rehabilitation Plan has been released by Melbourne Water, informing the community on the ongoing Stony...
Art and industry sewn together
You could call it a see-through dress ... well, it's made from X-rays.
The visionary design is among the highlights of the Art and...
Getting sober: Finding hope through AA
Sam* wanted to stop, but couldn’t.
The 32-year-old, who has been sober for two and half years, says he sought out Alcoholics Anonymous after trying...
A Footscray car park, no … green space, yes
A rare slice of green open space could be created near the Western Hospital in Footscray if a plan put to Maribyrnong council by...
Backing businesses with big ideas for sustainability
Small businesses with big ideas for sustainability and wellbeing are being backed by a new $13 million fund launched in Footscray.
Impact Investment Group’s Giant...
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Extra trains and trams for footy and show
Extra public transport services and an extension of the Free Tram Zone are being delivered to cater for footy finals and the Melbourne Royal...
