Sixth man arrested as part of investigation into arson attacks
Police have arrested a Sunshine West man as part of a series of arson attacks in Melbourne this year.
The 23-year-old Sunshine West man is...
United to head down south
Western United will once again bring elite men’s and women’s football to Tasmania, touring the Apple Isle for the fourth time in the 2023-24...
Local sailing far
39-year-old Footscray local Jonathan Choong is on the adventure of a lifetime.
Currently, he is sailing across the Indian Ocean as a crew member of...
Confronting the past to claim the future
Many people find it difficult to discuss traumatic episodes from their past.
Western suburbs woman Kabinga C Mazaba isn’t one of them.
“From the age of...
Police looking for Gelato shop answers today
An information caravan is being held in Williamstown on Wednesday, with police seeking information on the suspicious Capriccio Gelateria fire on January 5.
It is...
Empowering through art
Footscray is set to have a new sustainability themed event and exhibition thanks to local artist Sally Walshe, also known as Lady Mohawk.
The new...
Call for off-leash warnings
A Newport resident is seething after her children were left “heavily distressed” at the Newport Lakes Reserve.
On a leisurely stroll with her partner and...
New suburb for Yarraville
The iconic Bradmill denim factory in Yarraville is set for a stunning return, but not as locals once knew it.
The landscape of Melbourne’s inner-west...
Creating a bright future
Footscray residents will soon benefit from a boost to the state’s creative industries sector, ranging from children’s literacy and digital media skills to courses...
Cricket legend honoured
Altona North and Greenvale Kangaroos’ stalwart Bev Milichip has been celebrated for 50 years of service to cricket as a player, committee member, and...
Jessica says saving program a plus
The Christmas and New Year period is a joyous time for most, but for those struggling financially, it’s a different story, as western suburbs...
Mayor looks ahead
A new year brings reflection on where we’ve been and a great sense of hope for the year ahead.
Having been elected mayor in November,...
Williamstown toys turning back the clock
Anyone looking for some family fun throughout the summer holidays has to look no further.
In partnership with the Williamstown Historical Society, the Williamstown Library...
In with the new
Western Health has welcomed 105 junior intern doctors who are choosing to start their careers in Melbourne’s west.
Western Health’s internship program runs across Footscray,...
Dirty start for schools
Government schools are going to be ‘dirtier, unhygienic, and ultimately more dangerous’ for students, a union is warning following ongoing contract disputes with cleaning...
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Joint missing persons training on Maribyrnong
Volunteers from both the Footscray and Hobsons Bay SES units came together for a joint missing persons training session.
Held along the Maribyrnong River in...
