Tag: drugs
Booze concern for new migrants
Indian migrants to Wyndham and Hobsons Bay are among those consuming “risky levels” of alcohol, a new study has revealed.
The report, sanctioned earlier this...
Police nab seven men in cannabis raids
Seven men have been arrested and charged as part of a police investigation into the alleged commercial cultivation of cannabis across the west.
Altona North...
Drug deal claims in childcare closure
Parents at a Footscray childcare centre say claims of nearby drug dealing and inappropriate music fail to justify closing the centre’s doors.
Star Weekly last...
Williamstown mum shares son’s drug fight
Almost two years ago, a Williamstown couple faced one of the biggest crises of their lives when their son had a severe psychotic episode...
Maidstone man charged over $13m LSD haul
A Maidstone man has been charged with multiple counts of drug importation after $13 million worth of LSD was seized.
The 39-year-old man was arrested...
Support sought for drug help app
Sunbury community leaders hoping to develop an Australian-first smartphone app to connect ice users with mentors are calling on residents and businesses to help...
Meth dealer loses bid to keep home
An Altona Meadows man jailed for importing more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamine has lost a bid to stop police from confiscating his house.
Dock...
Ice empire boss Haddara led a ‘lawless’ life
Western suburbs drug boss Fadi Haddara will spend a month short of two years behind bars then face three years on a community corrections...
Maribyrnong remains a heroin-overdose hotspot
Maribyrnong has retained its reputation as one of Melbourne’s heroin overdose hotspots.
New figures released last week show paramedics were called to 137 heroin-related incidents...
Hobsons Bay council hosts drug talk for parents
An information session at Altona will help parents and guardians broach the hard subjects of alcohol and drug use with the young people in...
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Community grant a lifesaver for WSLSC
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (WSLSC) has received an early Christmas present with a $20,000 donation from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA).
WSLSC joined community...
