Little Saigon back on track pending permit extension
The redevelopment of Footscray’s fire-razed Little Saigon market site could begin by the end of this year, provided the owners can secure an extension...
Hopes for new arts festival to replace Big West
A new arts-based festival may replace the scuttled Big West Festival this year, despite the withdrawal of a proposal by key inner-west arts organisations.
Maribyrnong...
Scam warning ahead of tax time
With the new financial year on the horizon, people are being warned about the danger of tax-specific scams.
Tax time can bring stress and...
New zebra crossing hits the street
On Wednesday, May 31, Hobsons Bay council announced they installed a new zebra pedestrian crossing on Bath Place at Ferguson Street in Williamstown.
Council...
Footscray wonder wall plans set in motion
One of the most ambitious mural projects undertaken in Footscray is officially under way.
Footscray animator and community artist Christie Anditama Widiarto is spearheading the...
Nature strip garden tour
People are being invited on a tour of four Hobsons Bay nature strip gardens as part of the Sustainable Living Festival.
The local nature strip...
Seddon Festival chalks up 20 years of celebrating
The sounds of the Seddon Festival will spill through the streets this Saturday as the popular event celebrates its 20th year.
Charles and Victoria streets...
Buy wisely this Christmas
Victorian families, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being urged to choose safe toys and products for Christmas – and shop owners...
Tottenham metal recycler Manhari fined
On Wednesday, June 28, Tottenham metal recycler Manhari International Pty Ltd was fined $16,000 and ordered to pay Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s (EPA) $14,000...
Concerns over upkeep of Dennis Reserve
A local resident is concerned about the upkeep of the grass and plants at Dennis Reserve in Williamstown, considering the amount of money spent...
Men’s shed motor through August
Members of the Hobsons Bay men's shed in Altona put the pedal to the metal during August, participating in a number of motoring events.
On...
‘Duty of care’ call for Braybrook
Braybrook is one of Victoria’s worst areas for long-term unemployment.
A new report commissioned by Jesuit Social Services uncovers chronic levels of unemployment in the...
Queen’s Birthday medal honour for footy pioneer Peta Searle
Australian rules football trailblazer Peta Searle has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Searle,...
Police blitz arrests
Twenty people were arrested during a three-day police blitz in Footscray’s CBD.
Operation Delta was run by the Westgate Alliance Taskforce and Maribyrnong Crime Investigation...
Apartment gets go ahead
A six storey apartment building containing 141 apartments on Ballarat Road in Maidstone has been given the green light despite one objection.
The site, which...
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Footscray stars in new flick
Residents from Melbourne’s west who've been settling in for a bit of Netflix and chill lately, might have noticed some familiar scenery.
The 2015 Australian...
