Concerns raised over homeless housing project
A chorus of concern is building against a project which will provide housing to the homeless in Footscray and Maidstone.
Not-for-profit agency Launch Housing is...
Local identities tell their stories in A Patchwork of Memories
Forty Hobsons Bay local identities, ranging from Australia’s first female prime minister to a young scientist trying to stop space junk collisions, have been...
Western Bulldogs granted permit
The redevelopment of Whitten Oval is a step closer with Maribyrnong council granting the Western Bulldogs a planning permit.
At the last council meeting, the...
Former Caltex site back to VCAT
Plans for a six storey, 420-dwelling development on the former Caltex site at South Kingsville are headed for the state’s planning tribunal.
Newport Properties is...
Women’s Honour Roll inductee carries torch for west
A Newport resident inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women will champion opportunities for western suburbs young people.
Dr Maria Dudycz, who is of...
Nod for new Footscray venue Lickety Split
A new Footscray food and arts venue has been given the green light despite concerns from neighbours about the likely noise impact.
Lickety Split, a...
Altona North man arrested
An Altona North man was one of two men arrested following a pursuit through Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Sunday morning.
An allegedly stolen black Ford...
MP requests permanent funding for community houses
Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming has asked for Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Colin Brooks to make the non-recurring funding for neighbourhood houses permanent.
She...
Dinosaur Mimi is the star BiGfiSh at Yarraville hub
Rumours of dinosaur sightings in the inner-west have been confirmed with the public unveiling of ‘Mimi’ the Muttaburrasaurus.
The 6-metre-long, 3-metre-high dinosaur created by Footscray...
Railway museum works underway
The Newport Railway Museum is currently experiencing a revival following a change in management, which Secretary John Hawthorne said is the latest in a...
Year-long Footscray wharf saga still unresolved
An iconic Footscray wharf remains in disrepair 12 months after being closed to the public.
Henderson House Landing has been off limits to vessel and...
100 years of saving lives
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club started soon after the Spanish flu and will celebrate its centenary in the grip of the COVID pandemic.
A book...
Kinder funding a welcome boost
A new agreement between the state and federal governments has been signed to ensure Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong children have access to high-quality four-year-old...
My Place: Dr Helen McCarthy
Dr Helen McCarthy is Associate Professor in Dietetics at Victoria University's Footscray Park campus. She tells Cade Lucas about life working in Maribyrnong.
What’s your...
Grazeland opening delayed
The opening date of Melbourne’s newest food precinct, Grazeland, has been delayed by a fortnight due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown.
The 10,000 square metre...
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
Decorate.
Yes it's an obvious...
