News
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Continuing tale of forest art
Hobsons Bay council and project partners are inviting artists to create temporary public art works in response to Agnes Denes’ artwork ‘A Forest for Australia’.…
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Plan takes shape for Brooklyn and Altona North
Safer and more accessible spaces for Brooklyn and Altona North’s young population and a new ‘heart’ for Altona North are among the nine ideas proposed…
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West Gate Freeway lanes closed following crash
UPDATE – 2:30PM All outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway have been re-opened between the Bolte Bridge and Williamstown Road after a serious collision…
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Locals request more transparency around reserve plan
A group of Yarraville residents have raised concerns with the level of Maribyrnong council’s consultation and engagement with the community in regards to a master…
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Mums and bubs get moving
Yarraville and Seddon mothers are encouraged to get moving with their children as part of local Kangatraining classes. Local trainer Carly Brown said there were…
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Indigenous art featured in club jerseys
The Yarraville Seddon Football Club has honoured Indigenous history, with players donning the club’s inaugural National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee [NAIDOC] Week jerseys…
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New era for Yarraville Rotary
The Rotary Club of Yarraville has inducted a new board and committee for 2022-23, including incoming president Jebediah Annear. The club hosted its annual changeover…
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Honouring arts efforts
The Victoria Day Council has honoured the work of the Footscray Community Arts Centre as part of its official Victoria Day celebrations. FCAC received the…
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Highlighting airport impacts
Public and environmental health are key concerns for the Maribyrnong community. Our council plan vision is for a city that “cares for both its residents…
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Discount stores reaching “saturation point”
Continuing increases to the cost of living and other societal pressures has seen a steady uptick in the demand experienced by a Footscray discount grocery…
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Creative visions of the west
Unique perspectives of the west will be on show as part of the RedWest Creatives Co-Op’s first art show after re-emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Police seeking information on Altona North brawl
A number of people were involved in a brawl at Langshore Reserve in Altona North on Saturday, July 2. A Victoria Police spokesperson said police…
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My Place: Annette Stephens
Altona resident Annette Stephens has been involved in a number of community groups and businesses within Altona, including owning and operating two local cafes and…
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‘Junk’: Pensioner trapped by funeral insurance
When David Cail’s younger sister Leanne heard he was still paying $43 a fortnight from his pension for a funeral insurance plan he signed up…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
















