Virus rise linked to meatworks cluster
The Cedar Meats processing facility in Brooklyn has been confirmed as the plant at the centre of the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
There are 34 cases...
Brimbank mayor takes swipe at Cairnlea asbestos dumpers
A Cairnlea mother may remove her son from his local primary school following the discovery of more asbestos at a nearby building site.
Brimbank mayor...
Woman dies following Yarraville crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Yarraville on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to the crash in a carpark off High...
Retired Altona North man wins $1 million in Lotto draw
A retired Altona North man has won $1 million in Wednesday night’s Lotto draw.
The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, bought his winning System 7...
Flood inquiry in hot water
Six Maribyrnong residents impacted by the 2022 floods recently presented their stories to a Federal Parliamentary Inquiry, although members of the Maribyrnong Community Recovery...
Maribyrnong MP Bill Shorten eyes off nation’s top job
Fourteen candidates are vying to represent the three inner-west Melbourne seats being contested at the May 18 Federal election.
Australians head to the polls on...
Skinner reserve upgrade nearing completion
The Skinner reserve redevelopment project is nearing completion, with the first rolls of turf laid on the upgraded oval last week.
The $3 million upgrade...
Community Calendar
Beginners Playalong Group
The beginners Playalong group welcomes all levels of musicians and instruments and complete novices to their monthly Playalong sessions. ...
Supporting First Nations senior secondary students
The state government is supporting more Aboriginal school students to complete Year 11 and 12, thanks to the Marrung Education Scholarships program.
On May 24,...
Teens charged with Williamstown burglary
Police have charged seven teenagers following an aggravated burglary in Williamstown last week.
It is alleged the offenders attended a gym on Ripon Street in...
African-Australian Leadership Challenge seeks Young Endeavour sailors
A search is under way for two young people to join a 10-day voyage on the Young Endeavour tall ship as part of the...
Turning the next page for Maribyrnong’s libraries
Maribyrnong's keen readers are encouraged to have their say on the future of the area's libraries, as part of the development of Maribyrnong council's...
West Footscray: GrainCorp Foods’ jobs rise, carbon cut
More than 40 jobs are being created as part of an expansion of GrainCorp Foods’ operations in West Footscray.
The processing plant upgrade, being undertaken...
All Australians celebrated
Indigenous cultures and active citizenship will be the focus of this year’s Australia Day event in Williamstown.
The Altona Lions Club has revamped its Australia...
Laverton Skate Centre a COVID casualty
The little rink that could, can no more.
It is the end of an era with the closure of one of Melbourne's original roller skating...
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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...
