Mother and daughter killed in Footscray fire shared ‘enormous’ love
A mother and daughter killed in a fire in Footscray this week had an “enormous” love for each other, according to distraught family.
Tanya and...
Multicultural services anniversary celebrated
Celebrations were held in Footscray last week to mark the 35th anniversary of a program which has helped a generation of migrants make themselves...
Jetty collapse prompts closures
A pier and two jetties at Williamstown have been closed amid fears for public safety after a section of Boyd Jetty collapsed, leaving the...
Junior champs’ taekwondo joy
Three local children won gold at this month’s Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo, where they were among nearly 850 athletes.
Yarraville’s Fred Pace, 15,...
Double donation day for Orange Sky
Today is 'Double the Difference Day' for Orange Sky Australia, a free mobile laundry service providing aid to those in need.
Today on...
Braybrook College applauded
Braybrook College has taken out two accolades at the 2023 ResourceSmart Schools Awards held in Melbourne on Thursday, June 15.
The sustainability-savvy school won the...
Expo helping Maribyrnong residents get active
Expose yourself to a healthy new activity when the Get Active! Expo returns to Maribyrnong next month.
The popular come-and-try series offers a chance to...
Police appeal for assistance locating wanted man
Police are appealing for assistance locating a man wanted on a warrant for possessing heroin.
Ben Joel Bryan, 45, is described as 170cm tall with...
Finding love in Altona
Married at First Sight romantic fever is catching on in Hobsons Bay as an Altona restaurant introduces its first Singles Mingle night in May.
The...
Celebrating a high honour
My journey to becoming councillor, and eventually mayor in 2022, was propelled by a belief instilled in me by my parents about the importance...
Art draws attention
Three schools from Hobsons Bay currently have student work exhibited at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre.
The three schools in the My Canvas...
Help save koalas in September
For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation is inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to support Save the Koala Month....
Family pleas for return of beloved staffie Ellie
A Laverton family is clinging on to the hope that their beloved dog, missing since August, will return home.
Jess Michallef and her daughters Shayla,...
Anchor makes a statement at Williamstown
A nine-ton anchor has dropped at Williamstown.
The anchor was last week lowered by crane outside Seaworks in Nelson Place.
It was donated by the family-owned...
Water Week comp returns
Entries for this year’s National Water Week poster competition are now open and Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting all primary, kindergarten and early...
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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...
