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Footscray hockey hits its Strapp
Footscray has appointed Tim Strapp as it’s new Hockey Victoria premier league men’s coach, while Alex Shirley will embark on his first season coaching...
Boats sink in Williamstown
Boats at Williamstown have sunk as wild winds lash Melbourne.
It comes as a section of Altona pier broke off overnight on Wednesday.
Wind gusts of...
Williamstown boats sink in storm
Boats at Williamstown have sunk as wild winds lash Melbourne.
It comes as a section of Altona pier broke off overnight on Wednesday.
Wind gusts of...
Seal of approval for Altona
A seal pup hanging out near Altona pier during this week's COVID-19 lockdown stopped long enough to pose for photos by a delighted local.
Rachel...
Altona pier breaks in wild weather
A section of Altona pier has broken off in Wednesday night's wild weather.
Meanwhile, the surf was up at Williamstown beach with six diehard surfers...
Bulldogs great turns 102
The Western Bulldogs' oldest past player, a former club president, has celebrated his second birthday in a row locked down.
Jim Miller, who was born in West...
Seaholme Community Pantry opens its door
Two Seaholme neighbours have joined the Pataka Movement, providing food and essentials in a street pantry for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Australia airline...
Concern over Arcare Maidstone COVID-19 outbreak
A growing COVID-19 cluster linked to the Arcare Maidstone Residential Aged Care facility has been linked to the City of Whittlesea and Port Melbourne outbreaks.
Victoria...
Celebrating reconciliation
Hobsons Bay is marking the 20 year anniversary of Reconciliation Australia with a diverse program of events throughout June.
Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates positive...
Residents back social housing
The Footscray and Seddon communities are calling for Maribyrnong council to approve an application for social housing in the area.
Residents have responded to the...
Councillor calls for anti-racism signage
A clear message that racism is not welcome in Maribyrnong will be signposted around the municipality after council passed a motion last week.
Cr Jorge...
Yarraville and Maribyrnong 7-Eleven stores tier 2 sites
7-Eleven stores at Yarraville and Maribyrnong have been listed as COVID-19 tier two exposure sites.
It comes as Victoria on Tuesday recorded two new local cases...
Footscray’s Dosa Hut catches fire
A Footscray Indian restaurant has caught fire on Monday afternoon.
The fire at Dosa Hut in Barkly Street was reported by multiple members of the...
‘Landmark’ statue missing
Residents of Bunbury Street in Footscray are calling for the return of a “local landmark”.
A statue of a discus thrower had been displayed in...
Kinder sets higher standards
Altona’s Somers Parade Kindergarten has exceeded national standards in all quality areas of child education and care.
The kindergarten has been serving the community for...
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Singh Thatta technique approved
Healthcare workers who cannot shave due to religious, cultural or medical reasons now have a new technique they can use that allows them to...
