Crime bust made easy comedy
An alleged crime racket involving a Footscray grocery and a gift shop was smashed in almost...
Fireys maintain rage against funding cuts
THE fight against Metropolitan Fire Brigade budget cuts is heating up as firefighters vow to maintain pressure on the state government.Firefighters from Melbourne's west...
Italian bookworms reunite to mark 10th anniversary
The Italian Book Club is seeking past and present members for its 10-year reunion in November.
Founded by Seaholme’s Mirella Giles, the club has expanded...
Community calendar
Art in Public Places
Hobsons Bay’s month-long celebration of...
Council sees cash in car park spaces
MARIBYRNONG Council is set to cash in on a car park on Irving Street, Footscray, with officers given the nod to gauge interest...
Port Phillip Woollen Mill site: No half measures for historic hotel
Renovate or detonate? That’s the question hanging over Williamstown’s former Oriental Hotel on the Port Phillip Woollen Mill development site.
Heritage Victoria is investigating whether...
Police hunt Laverton fast food flasher
Police want to find a man who committed an indecent act in a Laverton fast food store. The man, in his 30s, arrived at...
Maribyrnong elections: ALP stranglehold broken, mayor dumped
INDEPENDENT councillors have broken the ALP's stranglehold on Maribyrnong Council in an election result full of surprises.Cameron McDonald, Nam Quach and Grant Miles have...
X-Factor fan fare a Highpoint for Maribyrnong shoppers
Stars of Channel 7 talent quest X-Factor hit the stage at Maribyrnong's Highpoint shopping centre last Sunday. Josh Brookes (pictured) appeared alongside performers from...
Lacrosse Victoria: Newport Ladies celebrate 22nd flag
NEWPORT Ladies' incredible run in the Lacrosse Victoria women's state league shows no signs of abating.NLLC made it a three-peat of premierships on Sunday...
Tough Love takes line honours on Granite Road
FOOTSCRAY Cycling Club riders hit Balliang’s Granite Road circuit for an 80km road race on the flats and hills in and around the Brisbane...
My Place: Danielle Price
What is your connection with the inner-west?
I started my business around three years ago and made the decision to base it in Footscray. I...
Red lights up at Maribyrnong Town Hall for AIDS battle
Mayor Grant Miles stands in front of Maribyrnong Town Hall, which was bathed in red last week in support of the 20th International AIDS...
Punt under pressure
THE Westgate Punt has come under fire exactly 12 months since the introduction of weekday services.The bicycle and pedestrian ferry that crosses the Yarra...
VRL: Altona Roosters plan to make it a year to remember
ALTONA Roosters have enjoyed a stable existence in the Victorian Rugby League when others have failed.A key to their longevity in the competition has...