Refuge vows to battle cut
STAFF from Western Women’s Domestic Violence Support Network have vowed to battle on after the State Government withdrew $54,000 in funding forcing it to...
Awin
By Mark HeenanGOOD relations between the Aboriginal community and the police was the winner after Sunday’s football match between members of the Western...
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By Christine de KockLEADERS of industry and community last week celebrated the success of businesses in the West with a sparkling awards night.
Threehundred...
Groups encouraged to apply
DAY trips for pensioners and drama and music projects and have gained funding in the past, but this year Maribyrnong City Council is hoping...
Artists hang together
By Christine de KockYARRAVILLE’S Joanne Schloss is one of 12 artists selected to show her work at the inaugural Off The Wall exhibition in...
Take it as read that horror’s hot
By Christine de KockWEST Footscray author Clinton Green will launch his horror novel at the Dancing Dog Café this month at an event billed...
Help build a
Maribyrnong City Council is urging businesses and local residents to take part in a new project to help deliver environmentally sustainable projects.
Participants will develop...
Square an example of safety excellence
THE unique design of Footscray’s Madden Square has again been recognised as a stand-out redevelopment.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron acknowledged the City...
Relay shows off city’s true colours
By Christine de KockHUNDREDS of residents cheered runner Beau Gerring as he entered Skinners Reserve in Braybrook with the Queen’s Baton last Wednesday morning.
Mr...
Magic eyes top six
ALTONA still has its eyes on the Football Federation Victoria Premier League finals despite picking up a single point against Heidelberg United at Olympic...
Community’s emergencies in safe hands
By Candice Boyle
THE religious and cultural needs of residents will be upheld in the event of a civil emergency in the City of Maribyrnong,...
Closure fear on child care
By Candice BoyleTHE fate of occasional child care in Footscray will be placed in the hands of City of Maribyrnong councillors in a desperate...