Tag: community
Campaign to preserve historic railway workshop
An online campaign has started to preserve a historic Spotswood railway workshop and surrounding land as a community space.
The Way & Works Workshop at...
Funding boost for sexual assault services
Sexual assault services are celebrating a $375,000 windfall to help more children and adults in the west access counselling and support.
State Minister for Families...
Heartfelt tribute to Billy Broadway
The memory of a Kingsville boy who drowned 75 years ago this month lives on in a prominent local artwork.
William “Billy” Broadway left his...
Abusive Catholic brother to remain in clergy
A Catholic brother who sexually abused two girls and a boy while he was a teacher at Altona North will remain a member of...
Seddon barber vows to keep on cutting
Seddon barber Doug Howie has vowed to keep working, despite his iconic Seddon barbershop being set for the chop.
Mr Howie last week discovered that...
African filmmaker accuses police of harassment
An African-Australian filmmaker has accused police of victimising him in a string of racially motivated attacks – a claim that police deny.
Representing himself at...
Helping Hand Cafe belongs to the people
Williamstown’s Helping Hand Cafe marks its 10th anniversary next month, celebrating 17,000 meals served to people looking for a feed and a friendly face.
The...
Centenarian shares west side stories
A former Williamstown resident of 85 years, who turned 100 last Thursday, has spent years writing his memoirs.
Now his recollections are making fascinating reading...
Footscray home to a brighter tomorrow
A brighter tomorrow is on the cards for at-risk kids in the western suburbs.
The Tomorrow Foundation has set its sights on opening a permanent...
Laverton park reopens after anti-crime upgrade
Laverton families have been told they can return to Lohse Street Reserve after a $550,000 anti-crime facelift to improve the park.
Hobsons Bay council received...
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
Decorate.
Yes it's an obvious...
