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SKY High claims state’s new school decision doesn’t add up

UPDATE: Parents pushing for a new Yarraville area high school have slammed a state government decision to announce a $20 million school in a...

Have your say against racism and make a difference

Hobsons Bay on Monday hosted its first “Talking Difference” workshop at Altona North as part of its support for an Australia-wide anti-racism campaign. Organised by...

The cornerstone of reading comes to Maribyrnong

The joy of reading is being shared with children thanks to a new project spearheaded by the Department of Justice. ‘The Learning Corner’ initiative is...

Williamstown North underpass closure a risk for children, says MP

Last Thursday’s closure of the Williamstown North railway station underpass has outraged local residents. The underpass was closed to allow for a road-level crossing to...

Yarraville: Woman charged over stabbing death of Werribee man

A 21-year-old woman charged with stabbing a man to death in Yarraville was withdrawing from the powerful drug ice, a court has heard. Brittany Johnstone...

Boys face charges over Newport, Altona North graffiti crime spree

Three boys are facing a string of charges after a crime spree left more than a dozen cars covered in graffiti across Newport and...

Moore Street sleepout staged to put truck issue to bed | Gallery

Click or swipe through the carousel above for our picture gallery. LATEST: Residents fighting for a night-time truck curfew on a residential Footscray street remain hopeful...

Political stoush over state of school bullying program

The state government and opposition are at odds over the status of funding of bullying programs in Victorian schools. The stoush comes on the heels...

Duff Goldman’s tips take the cake at Footscray City College

American celebrity pastry chef Duff Goldman shared his kitchen secrets during a visit to Footscray City College last week. The executive chef of Baltimore-based Charm...

Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong cops get a new look

A new-look police force is on the beat following the first major uniform change in decades. Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham police switch from the...

Oriental Hotel: Last-ditch bid to save building

Williamstown residents are rallying in a last-ditch attempt to save a historic hotel from a developer’s wrecking ball. Evolve Development plans to demolish the Oriental...

SKY High petition goes to State Parliament

A petition containing hundreds of signatures in support of a new high school for the inner-west will go to State Parliament this month. Community group...

Laverton car park closure leads to station chaos

Rail commuters who drive to Laverton station say there is chaos as a makeshift car park at a former school site has closed at...

Maribyrnong playgroup fans get out and about

Families came together in Maribyrnong last Wednesday to celebrate National Playgroup Week with a council-hosted Picnic in the Park. Coulson Gardens was the scene for...

Greek ship’s skipper scuppers bay pollution claims

A ship’s captain has denied union claims that a Greek vessel polluted Hobsons Bay beaches by washing its hatches out into Port Phillip Bay. Captain...

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Altona Sports falls short in T20 grand final

Altona Sports hopes of a first Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association T20 title fell just short in the grand final. Playing in...