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IN FOCUS: Stage 2 release for Collins & Bates

In the highly prized and rapidly-growing suburb of Chadstone, Stage 2 of Collins & Bates apartments has just been released by Aultun Property Group.

ParKanDo upbeat as face-to-face dance classes return

A group for people living with Parkinson’s this month resumes face-to-face meetings and dance classes for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooklyn’s Pam...

Celebrating women

Hobsons Bay council is celebrating International Women’s Day with two events this year. Council said these events will recognise the achievements of women in the...

Police will be out and about in full force this long weekend

Police in Melbourne’s western suburbs are gearing up for Operation Arid, a state wide road policing operation conducted over the Labour Day long weekend....

Warming winter wines

Winter in Australia brings a unique opportunity to indulge in a diverse array of wines that complement the cooler weather and hearty cuisine. From...

Western Bulldogs girls program a footy first

The Western Bulldogs are hoping the girls of the west contract a case of football fever this winter. The Bulldogs have spearheaded the first all-girls...

Rental taskforce cracking down on sub-par properties

The state government’s renting taskforce team is now attending rental inspections across Victoria to check that rental properties meet the mandatory minimum standards. Letting a...

Ice empire boss Haddara led a ‘lawless’ life

Western suburbs drug boss Fadi Haddara will spend a month short of two years behind bars then face three years on a community corrections...

A OAM dedication for the books

Long time Hobsons Bay local Elisabeth (Lis) Frances Grove's ties to her local community are well known and have now seen her recognised in...

Plan to strengthen equality with 10 year plan

Victoria will strengthen its push for equality, with the release of a 10-year plan to drive inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender...

Know the five for water safety

Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head...

Police seize drugs, taser and cash in Williamstown

Williamstown Victoria Police members have arrested a man and a woman in Williamstown, after searching their car and allegedly locating an array of drugs,...

Celebrating reconciliation

Hobsons Bay is marking the 20 year anniversary of Reconciliation Australia with a diverse program of events throughout June. Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates positive...

Union accuses Vic Uni management of planning a ‘McDonald’s university’

Experienced Victoria University lecturers are being pushed out the door to be replaced by cheaper staff, according to the staff union. VU has presented the...

Embracing fun activities

Hobsons Bay parents are encouraged to have a look at the wide variety of activities available as part of Children's Week celebrations. Held from Saturday,...

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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...