Williamstown race caller receives OAM
Williamstown’s Greg Miles, who has called more Melbourne Cup races than anyone, has been recognised in Australia Day honours with an OAM for service...
Gang tag link to trashed Altona house
Police have confirmed Menace To Society tags were sprayed inside an Altona holiday rental trashed last month and there were “commonalities” with an out-of-control...
Over 80’s celebration with parkrun
Maribyrnong parkrun is preparing to celebrate older participants who walk, run and volunteer as part of an ‘Over 80's celebration day’ on Saturday, September...
Seeking donations for a rescue space
Grace Gibson Cain has a history working for animal rescues, when she discovered some concerns she didn't like, she decided to begin her own...
Tours of ‘real Williamstown’ by once homeless guides
A social enterprise is running its first walking tour of the “real Williamstown” this month, where the guides are people who were once homeless.
Williamstown...
Snuff Puppets throw open doors with intensive workshops
A rare chance to act out your wildest puppet ideas is opening up in Footscray.
One-of-a-kind puppet troupe Snuff Puppets will be throwing open their...
Birmingham park has opened
A section of Birmingham Street in Yarraville has been turned into usable open space as of Friday, July 18.
The project saw a closed...
Truck roll-over sparks concerns
Opponents of plans to close Champion Road as part of the Newport level crossing removal project say a truck roll-over in the area last...
Students enjoy sensory garden
Yarraville West Primary School has recently installed a sensory garden, which Principal Karen Rush said the students have been loving.
“It was a 14 week...
Jail, deportation for ‘Irish roofing scams’
A UK citizen is set to be deported after serving up to two years' jail for his part in the 'Irish roofing scams'.
Hadfield man...
Community Fund celebrates a decade of helping Hobsons Bay
A decade of service to the communities of Hobsons Bay features in a new publication.
The work of the philanthropic Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF)...
Nurses inject some help
Two nurses, who live in Werribee and Altona, will soon head overseas to volunteer at an orphanage and clinic.
Sally Kime and Dianne Marshall Payne...
Call for truck ban in Millers Road at Brooklyn, Altona North
Residents surrounding Melbourne’s most polluted suburb have welcomed Hobsons Bay council’s decision to push for a truck ban on Millers Road.
It its submission to...
Visual tools display council’s works
Hobsons Bay residents now have a clearer picture of the council's plans, with new interactive dashboards now available on the council's website.
Hobsons Bay mayor...
Extra public transport services on Anzac Day
The state government will provide extra bus transport services to and from the Shrine of Remembrance for this year's Anzac Day Dawn Service.
More than...
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My Place: Karina Sorelli
Karina 'Frenchie' Sorelli is an independent film maker from France who has lived in Melbourne for 15 years. She tells Cade Lucas about her...
