Footscray: Youth have a hassle-free haven
Young people at risk of falling through the cracks have a new place to call their own in the heart of Footscray.
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Yarraville Gardens food truck cap cops backlash
Maribyrnong council is reviewing its controversial decision to cap the number of food trucks at Yarraville Gardens.
Star Weekly last week reported that a “permit...
Wild weather: Lightning strike over Truganina swamp captured
Altona’s Chris Schlaghecke captured this photo of a lightning strike over Truganina swamp during Monday’s spectacular thunderstorm which started about 2am.
He described it as...
Williamstown shipyard workers win reprieve with new deal
LATEST: Workers at Williamstown’s shipyard have been granted a reprieve after being contracted to produce an additional three blocks under the $8.5 billion Air...
Yarraville paid parking green light: Jeers as traders vow legal action
Yarraville traders have vowed to take legal action over Maribyrnong Council’s controversial decision to introduce pay parking in the face of widespread community opposition.
Mayor...
Yarraville Gardens food truck crackdown sparks backlash
A crackdown on the popular Yarraville Gardens food trucks has stirred a massive community backlash.
Maribyrnong council last Friday began serving notices on mobile food...
Cricket just the ticket with Active Maribyrnong program
A cricketing crash course is under way in Footscray as part of the area’s first all-girls cricket program.
Melbourne Renegades player Matt Short was recently...
Footscray Hospital: Maribyrnong council lobbies for upgrade funds
The fight to fix Footscray Hospital is intensifying, with Maribyrnong council lobbying the Labor and Liberal parties ahead of next month’s state election.
Western Health...
Asylum seekers, refugees receive help from a hard place
A new custom-built trailer is delivering hope and support to asylum seekers and refugees settling in Melbourne’s west.
When West Welcome Wagon (WWW) had a...
Altona North woman’s pets are Animal Aid calendar stars
Two dogs adopted by an Altona North woman have won a photo competition that will put them on the front of next year’s Animal...
West Gate Distributor plan short on detail, answers sought
Hobsons Bay council is seeking a full investigation into the impact of Labor’s proposed West Gate Distributor on several municipal clubs, a reserve and...
Newport-Williamstown Metro trains suspended after fatality
Trains have been suspended between Newport and Williamstown after a person was hit by a train and died.
The fatality, believed to be self-harm, happened...
Yarraville paid parking gets nod despite protests; Seddon spared | Poll
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Maribyrnong council would introduce paid parking in Yarraville but not Seddon, under a plan to be voted upon next Tuesday night.
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Seddon, Yarraville paid parking plan ‘impossible’, say protesters
Close to 1000 people turned out on Saturday to march in protest against the introduction of paid parking in Seddon and Yarraville.
The march from...
Williamstown Port Phillip Woollen Mill high-rise: Poll candidate quiz
Residents lobbying against high-rise development on the former Port Phillip Woollen Mill site in Williamstown will hold a state election candidates’ forum later this...
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
