Tag: News
A full circle trip
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first flight around Australia, Sun Theatre owner Michael Smith will take off on a solo journey around...
Push for railway workshop world heritage listing
The Newport railway workshop has been a part of Victoria’s history for 134 years, which is why Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill thinks it...
Hazardous concerns
A Spotswood community member has highlighted growing community concern regarding the proper regulation of the Newport Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) and pipelines.
Rex Allum...
Tour de Lifestyle fundraiser
Residential housing company, Lifestyle Communities, has raised more than $150,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation at its annual ‘Tour de Lifestyle’ fundraising event.
This...
Detectives investigate Tottenham dune buggy theft
Police are appealing for public assistance after a dune buggy kit-car was stolen from Tottenham on March 14.
It is believed an unknown offender stole...
Regulator releases draft decision on Greater Western Water’s pricing
Water bills may raise slightly for tenants and decrease for some Greater Western Water users if an Essential Services Commission (ESC) draft decision on...
Footbridge finds its footing
With the new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital set to officially open in 2025, a new construction milestone has been reached with the footbridge connecting...
Offences up over long weekend
Speeding motorists were caught out by police in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay during the Easter weekend safety operation, with 35 speeding offences recorded.
Operation Nexus...
An ab-sew-lutely big day
It has been a year since Zoe Gymer-Waldron opened the doors to the School of Sewing and Upcycling on Yewers Street , so to...
Witness appeal to identify man in Williamstown
Westgate Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who filmed a naked child in...
The journey to Tom’s Bicycle Workshop
Almost a decade ago Riddells Creek resident Tom O’Connell was cycling along the Maribyrnong River when he discovered a community bike shed.
While he was...
Investigation into 2012 Altona book store assault
Police are today releasing two images of a man in the hope it will provide a breakthrough in the investigation into the 2012 assault...
Remembering youth worker Les Twentyman
Prominent youth outreach worker and western suburbs heart and soul, Les Twentyman has died aged 76.
Growing up in the suburb of Braybrook, Mr Twentyman...
Police investigate Braybrook fires
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a Braybrook play centre was targeted by arsonists for a third time within four days.
During the...
Attempted kidnapping in Footscray
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted kidnapping of a child in Footscray on March 25.
Investigators were told two...
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Celebrating the Finnish way
An event was held on Friday, April 12, celebrating active ageing the Finnish way.
The event, organised by HUR Australia, celebrated the Finnish way of...
