yarraville woman on kill charge
A 21-year-old Yarraville woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a man to death on Sunday night. Emergency crews arrived at a flat in Blackwood Street, Yarraville, about 10.45pm after receiving reports a man had been stabbed. Paramedics treated the Werribee man, aged in his 30s, for more than half an hour but were unable to revive him.
beach hoons cop fines
Hobsons Bay police issued more than 130 penalty notices as part of an operation targeting antisocial behaviour at Altona and Williamstown beaches. Operation Foreshore, which started on December 1 and ended last month, included fines for drinking alcohol in prohibited areas, indecent language, behaving in a riotous manner, assault, theft and traffic offences.
get your skate on
The Hobsons Bay Skate/BMX/Scooter grand final will be held at Newport Skate Park on April 16 from 10am. People of all ages are being invited to come down to show off their tricks. A free lunch is available, with music provided by a local DJ. Prizes will be awarded in each age division and trophies will be awarded to winners from previous heats. Details: 9932 1144
great sites for street artists
Maribyrnong council is seeking artists for a number of street-art sites across the city. The $60,000 project aims to deter illegal graffiti and vandalism at eight sites. Details: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
mandy’s boyfriend adventures
Mandy Nolan will launch her new book, Boyfriends We’ve All Had (And Shouldn’t Have), at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre. The comedian, journalist, scriptwriter and artist will discuss her book with Jeff Green. The book traces her journey to find “Mr Right” and all the “Mr Wrongs” she encounters along the way. The free book launch will be held from 6pm on Tuesday, April 24. RSVP info@sunbookshop.com or 9689 0661
