News
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Jumping for heart health help
Kingsville Primary School was a hub of physical activity earlier this month as part of their ‘jump off day’ to mark the end of the…
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More CALD support
The Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning and Employment Network [MMVLLEN] has received a grant of more than $20,000 through the state government’s Emerging Stronger…
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Ace blind tennis star honoured
Blind tennis second seed Phoebe Jane never imagined she would be playing tennis at a professional level when she was diagnosed with macular degeneration about…
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Yarraville dwelling development voted down
The Maribyrnong council City Development Delegated Committee has not granted a permit for the construction of multiple dwellings on a lot at 336 Nicholson Street…
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Keeping East African women active and connected
East African women across Melbourne’s west are nearing the end of a 10-week pilot Daughters of the West program. The joint program from the Western…
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Giving back following cancer losses
The impacts of cancer are profound and reach far beyond those diagnosed. Ahead of Daffodil Day on Thursday, August 25, Matthew Sims spoke to people…
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Next generation tram hub coming to Maidstone
The former Victoria University site in Maidstone is on track to be revived as a tram maintenance and stabling facility early next year to house…
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Actions outlined targeting truck pollution and air quality
Maribyrnong council has outlined its plans to reduce the air quality impacts a large and aging fleet of trucks is having on the respiratory and…
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Warrant executed in Altona North as part of firearms investigation
Detectives executed warrants at an Altona North property on Tuesday, August 23 as part of a seizure of more than 60 firearms following an illicit…
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Western rail plan gaining traction
Discussions have ramped up around a proposal for a new railway which would connect the western suburbs with the CBD. On July 13, the Rail…
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Appeal for information following Altona Meadows burglaries
Hobsons Bay detectives have called for any public assistance to identify a man following a number of alleged burglaries in Altona Meadows, Point Cook and…
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Writers festival coming to Footscray
Maribyrnong literary enthusiasts are encouraged to come along to a special Melbourne Writers Festival event featuring author Claire G. Coleman. Ms Coleman will be taking…
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Wheels in motion for bay bike trip
Altona cyclist Jamie Thomas is gearing up to take a trip around the entire Port Phillip Bay coastline as part of the United Energy Around…
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Securing actions for Seddon’s future
Seddon residents are encouraged to share their hopes and dreams for the community to support the development of Maribyrnong council’s draft Seddon Neighbourhood Plan, which…
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Taking the lead in Hobsons Bay’s sustainability solutions
A group of Hobsons Bay students have tackled a number of potential environmental issues, including flooding in Hobsons Bay, the effect of temperature changes on…
















