Hobsons Bay prison officer proves an inspiration
A youth development officer at Victoria’s maximum security prison for men has been named one of Hobsons Bay’s most inspiring women.
Anne Hooker, who has...
Footscray wonder wall plans set in motion
One of the most ambitious mural projects undertaken in Footscray is officially under way.
Footscray animator and community artist Christie Anditama Widiarto is spearheading the...
Newport readers rally against a world without ‘real’ books
Hobsons Bay council has agreed to consult the community after facing strong opposition to plans for a new library with no books at Newport.
The...
Kids get circus lessons in the art of play
The Footscray-based Women’s Circus has teamed up with local children to breathe new life into the west’s public playgrounds.
In the Art of Play project...
Action group wants Maribyrnong council dissolved
Maribyrnong residents fed up with being a “laughing stock” because of the area’s high property rates have called for the council to be dissolved.
The...
Aid all sewn up for Ugandan women’s refuge
Four women of the Hobsons Bay Community Advancement Co-operative are raising money to furnish a women’s refuge they helped to build in Uganda.
Tricia Salau,...
Neglected Altona loop passengers sceptical over Metro’s ‘good news’
Melbourne public transport operator Metro is rumoured to be announcing “good news” at public meeting tonight (March 20) organised by people angered at the...
Food for thought in truck justice campaign
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) yesterday launched a campaign to crowdfund $100,000 for a “food justice truck” delivering discounted food to people living...
Williamstown, Altona North raids yield drugs, cash, arrests
Properties in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong were raided by police early yesterday morning as part of an operation targeting a Middle Eastern crime syndicate.
More...
Jason Price elected as new Hobsons Bay councillor
UPDATE: Jason Price was elected to replace Tony Briffa on Hobsons Bay council in a Victorian Electoral Commission countback this morning.
A vacancy arose in...
Lack of shipyard contracts points to big job losses
Up to 1100 jobs at Williamstown’s shipyard could be shed from next month as the state and federal governments fail to bring forward contracts...
Police budget cuts put lights out at discos
Blue Light discos are the latest victims of budget cuts to Victoria Police, with a number expected to close.
Victoria Police will pull staff from...
Sea Shepherd’s Sam Simon sails into Williamstown
Conservationists say they have stopped Japanese whalers from killing any humpback whales in their 10th campaign against the slaughter of the animals.
The Sea Shepherd...
Regional Rail Link work leaves no room for cyclists
Cyclists parking at Footscray railway station are being threatened with the removal of their bikes because of what they label a chronic shortage of...
Play time’s on the shopping list at Braybrook
A free playgroup is helping young children connect in Braybrook.
Maribyrnong council has partnered with MacKillop Family Services and Central West to create a playgroup...
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Halloween hell to descend on West Footscray
West Footscray will go to hell from October 31 when Halloween in the West returns for 2024.
Organised by the Op Shop West Footscray, the...
