Footscray secondary school picture takes shape
The inner-west’s biggest educational shake-up in decades is looming after the state government revealed details of its plans for a new Footscray Learning Precinct.
Education...
More asbestos discovered
The Environment Protection Authority has confirmed asbestos has been found at two more sites in Hobsons Bay, taking the total to six.
On Thursday, April...
Drowning warning during February
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging people to be aware of the risks before entering the water.
Recent data highlights swimming, paddling or wading as...
Footscray police uncover stolen tool treasure trove
A tradies’ treasure trove of stolen tools has been uncovered at Footscray.
Footscray police are inviting victims of power tool thefts to the station today...
Barbershop by day, bar by night?
From barbershop to a bar?
One Williamstown barber certainly hopes that will be the case.
The owner of La Bodega Barbershop and Shave Parlour, at 1 Cole...
Gloves are off at new gym
The Maribyrnong Youth Boxing Club has finally reopened one year after the October 2022 floods.
President Andrew Gustincich said the club was forced to close...
Flavour trip coming to Footscray
Footscray's Railway Reserve will be transforming into a foodie's nirvana as part of the return of the Footscray Night Market event series.
The program will...
Celebrating the weird and wonderful
More than 40 years after the inaugural Festival of Surrealisms, West Footscray resident Bill Marshall is gearing up for the seventh running of the...
Diwali to light up Whitten Oval
Whitten Oval might have some impressive new floodlights, but they won’t be needed this Sunday night when the West Footscray Traders Association hold its...
Make double the impact
West Welcome Wagon (WWW) launched its ‘Double the Difference’ campaign on Sunday, September 1.
For the month, every dollar donated by the community will be...
More CALD support
The Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning and Employment Network has received a grant of more than $20,000 through the state government's Emerging...
Letter asks Ryan Lane Altona to be sealed
Members of the community have submitted a joint letter to Hobsons Bay council requesting Ryan Lane in Altona be sealed.
During council's August 8 meeting,...
Peter’s postcard passion
With the advent of smartphones and social media, the practice of sending postcards overseas has largely been consigned to a bygone era.
But for the...
Support for food relief program
The Duke Street Community House (DSCH) has continued to advocate its plight for food relief funding as the threat of closure hangs over its...
Flying for charity
The Yarraville Girl Guides will represent Girl Guides Victoria in Moomba’s Birdman Rally this weekend in a fundraising effort for Backpacks 4 VIC Kids.
The...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
