Droop Street fire suspicious
A fire which destroyed a vacant house in Footscray this morning, is being treated as suspicious.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a...
New boat to the rescue in Hobsons Bay
The waters of Hobsons Bay are set to be safer this summer, thanks to the Altona Yacht Club’s new rescue boat.
A growth in...
Girls the goal for Altona Cricket Club
Cricket season is under way and clubs are on the lookout for new players, particularly women and girls.
Among them is the Altona,...
Freeway divides housing market fortunes
The West Gate Freeway has served as a dividing line in the innerwest housing market according to quarterly data released by the Real Estate...
West Gate Bridge collapse remembered
A memorial service was held beneath the West Gate Bridge in Spotswood last week for the 54th anniversary of Australia’s worst industrial accident.
At 11.50am...
Foot and heel pain help
Most people suffer foot or knee pain at some point in their lives but it can be difficult to find effective treatment with long-term...
Diwali to light up Whitten Oval
Whitten Oval might have some impressive new floodlights, but they won’t be needed this Sunday night when the West Footscray Traders Association hold its...
End of an era at Borrack Square
Altona North resident Cathy Nikolioudakis summed up the feelings of many in the community when the Woolworths supermarket in Borrack Square closed its doors...
Arrests and seizures in successful operation
A Footscray man was among 10 people arrested during an overnight car theft operation in Brimbank.
Operation Ghost ran for three nights from October...
Tram maintenance facility coming to Maidstone
A construction blitz will take place in November, with tram maintenance and a new stabling facility in Maidstone to be constructed.
Starting at 10pm, Thursday,...
Community Calendar
Westgate diabetes
Westgate Diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday each month at Altona Bowling club at 10am.
■Elaine 0415 030 996.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Regular meetings of...
Green fest in the west
The inaugural Green West Fest will take place at Unit 12-75A Ashley Street, Braybrook, on Saturday, October 26 from 10am to 4pm.
This festival aims...
Grant to preserve Victorian history
The state government is helping community groups to preserve Victoria’s rich history by showcasing historical records and collections.
Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams announced...
Free camping
Camping will be free in every national park and state forest across Victoria this summer.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos visited...
Tips to deal with thunderstorm asthma season
October brings the start of grass pollen season, generally lasting until December 31.
Warmer weather, increased amounts of grass pollen in the air...
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Back to back break-ins at asylum seeker charity
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is counting the cost of two robberies in the space of two days.
Thieves allegedly broke into the ASRC's...
