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Brooklyn dust levels set to rise
DUST levels in Brooklyn’s infamous industrial precinct are forecast to peak again this summer, blowing up to eight times the World Health Organisation’s safe maximums.…
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What’s on around Maribyrnong
Christmas carols: Yarraville Carols in the Gardens, one of the west’s most popular festive events, will be hosted by actor William McInnes at Yarraville Gardens,…
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Outrage at knackery treatment in Laverton
A WORKER at a Laverton knackery accused of inhumane treatment of animals says the horses are either “unwanted or dangerous” and are being “killed the…
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Santa and Les come to the party
Disadvantaged families in Melbourne’s west joined in pre-Christmas festivities last week thanks to the 20th Man Fund. Fund founder Les Twentyman (pictured with Julie Zulic,…
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After Bosnian hell, a haven for Selmir
BOSNIAN-born Selmir Gosto was only 11 when a landmine shattered his leg and claimed his father’s life. He spent about four months in a Sarajevo…
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Sarah Harris: Apps will lead the way? Get lost
IT has all the makings of a sci-fi movie: evil phone app lures innocent drivers into the desert where they thirst and die. But for…
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Quilt unfolds the memories
TWELVE panels from an AIDS memorial quilt will be displayed in Melbourne’s west for the first time next month. As part of Midsumma, Melbourne’s premier…
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Weekly’s Christmas closure
THE Weekly wishes all our readers and clients a merry Christmas and a happy, safe new year. Our offices will be closed over the Christmas-new…
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Wrapping for good cause at Highpoint
A FRESH take on gift wrapping has come to Highpoint this Christmas. Proceeds from the centre’s gift wrapping service are going to Western Bulldogs’ community…
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Women’s health program a winner
A TRAILBLAZING Footscray-based program to tackle violence against women has been recognised with one of the state’s top health awards. Women’s Health West’s action plan…
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Longer drive for ‘evicted’ ambos has hearts in mouths
LIVES could be at risk in Melbourne’s west as the area faces losing a crucial ambulance response unit. Footscray is on the verge of losing…
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Alarm as pesticide use gets ‘all clear’
HOBSONS Bay Council will write to Planning Minister Matthew Guy and the EPA expressing concern after receiving legal advice that no planning permit is required…
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Luggers to lagers, balmy Broome has it all
Leaving Melbourne for Broome in winter was a sheer delight for two reasons: one, we were leaving rain for sun and, two, we were about…
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Give us our daily bread
Hudson Road in Spotswood is a burgeoning urban strip. There’s the cafe, Duchess of Spotswood, at No. 87, while the recent opening of Candied Bakery…
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