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New chapter for library

Bookworms rejoice – Little Library is back at the Melton train station permanently to keep literature lovers entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a book...

Altona commuters back in the loop

After a six-year campaign, Altona Loop commuters have welcomed the return of direct city-bound services that won’t require changing trains at Newport. The new Metro...

Local business seals the (roads) deal

It’s not every day a local business gets to help improve local roads. Laverton North’s Alex Fraser Group got to do just that recently when...

Westgate Punt doubles capacity

The Westgate Punt, which ferries cyclists and foot passengers from Spotswood to Port Melbourne every day, will get a bigger vessel – nearly doubling...

New train contract for Newport brings 1300 jobs

More than 1300 jobs will be created after the state government announced a $2 billion package to build 65 new Metro trains at Newport. The Evolution...

Missing link in the Federation Trail to be completed

A missing link in the Federation Trail will be completed as part of the Western Distributor project. A 3.5 kilometre stretch of the shared trail...

Second track to improve Altona loop services

Trains will be able to pass one another on the Altona loop when the state government duplicates 800 metres of track as part of...

Driver hits back at ‘Mad Max’ tag

The driver of a truck criticised for driving through Footscray with spiked wheel nut covers has hit back at claims he poses any danger...

Train doors separate child from family at Newport

A seven-year-old boy was left chasing a moving train at Newport Station while his terrified parents and other passengers in the carriage tried to...

Call to fix Altona Loop during crossing works

Altona residents and Hobsons Bay’s deputy mayor are calling for a partial duplication of the Altona Loop while services are shut down for up...

Kororoit Creek Road rail crossing removal fast tracked

The state government has announced it will fast track the removal of the level crossing on Kororoit Creek Road at Williamstown North. Williamstown MP Wade...

Williamstown North flyover would ‘split community’

A Williamstown urban designer says removing a level crossing at Williamstown North train station and building a flyover will physically divide the community and...

Calls for toll subsidies to cut local truck traffic

Maribyrnong council is calling for subsidies to encourage freight trucks off inner-west residential streets and on to existing and future toll roads. The council will...

Call to keep Williamstown North level crossing

Children will be at risk if removing a level crossing at Williamstown North train station and building a flyover causes more motorists to use...

Pork barrelling claims over crossing removals

Question marks hang over the state government’s level crossing removal program after revelations Yarraville and Spotswood crossing were left out, despite being identified on...

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