Maribyrnong: By riverside, a design to be ‘enjoyed’
The developer planning to build a 28-storey high-rise tower on the banks of the Maribyrnong River has praised the project’s design, despite a growing...
Queen’s Birthday honours: Footscray’s Sister Joan Healy awarded AM
A Footscray nun inspired by the charity work of Saint Mary MacKillop has been recognised for her work by being named a Member in...
Queen’s Birthday honours: John Ballestrino gets just reward
Convincing John Ballestrino that his commitment to the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay communities over the past 40 years deserves recognition is no easy task.
The...
Altona Beach: Photographers to snap sea’s rise
Photographers are being invited to capture the king tide at Altona Beach on Sunday, June 15, at 2.30pm.
Hobsons Bay council is joining Green Cross,...
Brooklyn’s Joshua Munn devastated over his dog’s theft
The theft of an American bulldog from Brooklyn and three attempted dog thefts in Spotswood, reported on social media last week, have reinforced fears...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay police target violent crime
A surge of assaults has Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay police warning that trouble- makers will feel the full weight of the law.
Data released last...
Footscray in spotlight: West Projections focus on creative spaces
Creative spaces in Footscray will light up after dark over the next two weeks as part of the first West Projections.
Organiser Chantal Wynter said...
Maribyrnong mayor blasts Guy over 28-storey Footscray apartment project
A 28-storey building will tower above the Maribyrnong River after being given the green light by Planning Minister Matthew Guy.
Four buildings ranging from 16...
Williamstown: Cyclists peddle safety message
Cyclists are calling for changes to what Bicycle Network has dubbed one of Melbourne’s most dangerous roundabouts, at the corner of Kororoit Creek Road...
Spotswood man held over taxi driver bashing at service station
UPDATE: A man has been arrested following the brutal bashing of a taxi driver at a service station in Spotswood.
Police say a 37-year-old Spotswood man...
Footscray fire: Two men seen running from suspicious blaze
Two men were seen running from a fire at a block of units in Footscray that police believe was deliberately lit.
Fire crews were called...
Williamstown North Primary School students show science skills
Williamstown North Primary School last Thursday held a science fair to celebrate Education Week.
Parents and family members joined pupils in class to conduct experiments...
Hobsons Bay car job losses are set to mount
Hobsons Bay will lose more than 6000 jobs in three years time as a result of Australia’s auto industry closures, a University of Adelaide...
Footscray’s Napier Street rail bridge still a regular load remover
Footscray police say it is extremely lucky that nobody was injured or killed when a truck carrying a freight container crashed into Footscray’s Napier...
Metro denies claims over Altona Loop switch
Metro has rejected claims that over-crowded city-bound morning peak-hour trains are forcing staff to direct commuters at Laverton to transfer platforms and catch a...
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...
