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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

Answer our poll below Maribyrnong council would introduce paid parking in Yarraville but not Seddon, under a plan to be voted upon next Tuesday night. The...

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...

Newport sex attacks: Women stand together

Newport women say they must continue to empower themselves, despite the prime suspect for a string of sex attacks moving out of the area. Newport...

Yarraville: Somerville Road truck curfew a ‘good start’

A hard-fought community campaign to cut truck traffic in the inner-west has won two new curfews on major truck routes. From early next year, morning...

Williamstown: Petrol heads with heart at Aces by the Bay

Vintage car enthusiasts and old rockers will converge on Williamstown next month for a family festival to raise money for children with cancer. Hosted by...

Volunteer for You Day: Victoria University lends a hand

Hundreds of Victoria University staff and students blitzed dozens of community projects on Friday as part of the university’s annual Volunteer for You (V4U)...

Newport assault zones ‘dimly lit’, police audit finds

Police have conducted a safety audit of Newport in the wake of 13 indecent assaults between April 29 and August 10. According to the audit,...

Police increase water patrols, boaters warned

Water police are patrolling Port Phillip Bay in a crackdown on boaters who anchor in shipping lanes. Recreational boat users are being warned to steer...

Altona North-Newport sexual assaults: Police know the culprit

Police believe they know who is the man responsible for 13 sexual assaults in the Altona North-Newport area between April 29 and August 10. Superintendent...

Truck curfew wins on Moore Street and Somerville Road

A community campaign to cut truck traffic in the inner-west has clawed two new curfews from VicRoads. An overnight curfew will be in place from...

Truck bans in inner west pledged by Labor

A Labor government will introduce truck bans in the inner west to ensure trucks use the proposed West Gate Distributor, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews...

Altona Loop to be closed in October, November for upgrade works

Altona Loop commuters will have replacement buses with the announcement that the loop will be closed at various times in October and November to...

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Mum urges parents to spot drowning signs

A mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an...