News
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Water safety lessons
Water safety and cultural diversity combined at Williamstown Beach on Friday, March 21 as part of events marking Harmony Day. Thirty eight international students from…
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Sincere socialising for seniors
Seniors in Hobsons Bay have some free entertainment to look forward to next month, when Sincerely Yours -– Playing Second Fiddle, is performed at Williamstown…
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Engraving the Ranges
Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at Art…
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Safety concerns in council’s sights
A notice of motion aimed at enhancing community safety in Maribyrnong received unanimous support at a council meeting on March 18. Councillor Mohamed Semra moved…
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Shave to honour father
After years of being pestered by her youngest daughter, Williamstown mother, Rowena Gray, finally relented. “She actually said to me, “mum I’m in year six,…
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Stand-up night to bring laughs to Brimbank
From comedy big-wigs to lesser known talents packed with a spotlight-worthy sense of humour, seven comics will put together an extraordinary jest-fest at the upcoming…
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Kaleidoscope Festival returns
Celebrate Wyndham’s cultural diversity at Point Cook Pop-Up Park throughout April. The celebrations form part of the Kaleidoscope Festival, which is run by CoLocal, developer…
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Maribyrnong gets active
Maribyrnong residents have no excuse not to get out and get moving this March with council’s annual Get Active Expo on again. The four-week program…
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RACV urges driveway caution
RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety in order to prevent the injury or death of children. The Coroners Court of…
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HPV vaccine also critical for boys
Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorian parents to check their children’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status, with new data showing one in three survey respondents…
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LGBTIQA+ grants available
The state government is funding LGBTIQA+ organisations to help them expand support and strengthen services now and into the future. Minister for Equality Vicki Ward…
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Cash in over the Easter holidays
Single-use drink containers are a major source of litter in the environment, accounting for 15 per cent of litter nationwide according to Clean Up Australia’s…
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Airshow flies into town
The southern hemisphere’s premier airshow and aerospace and defence expo is ready for takeoff. The biannual Avalon Australian International Airshow returns to Geelong this week,…
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State launches Autumn auction blitz
The state government is cracking down on underquoting and aiming to making auctions fairer, with an autumn inspection blitz starting this month. Consumer Affairs Minister…
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WorkSafe return to work grants return
Applications are open for WorksSafe’s return to work innovations grants. The grants provide funding for Victoria workforce and community initiatives that help injured employees recover…
















