Water
By Charlene Gatt
MORE than 130 specially designed water bins are helping Maribyrnong’s trees survive as part of an environmentally-friendly council initiative.
Up to three...
Fishy – Bracks’
By Kirsty RossVICTORIAN Premier Steve Bracks beat the crowds to the opening of the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre on Sunday, visiting early last week instead.
During...
Pokies
By ChristineLEGISLATION that allows hotels with gambling machines to claim renovation costs as part of their community contribution has come under fire by the...
Five arrested in raids
FIVE men were arrested following drug raids in the West last week.
The raids were conducted simultaneously on eight properties in Braybrook, West Footscray, Cairnlea,...
Trust has team
By Christine de KockSUDANESE basketballers in Braybrook will be able to play in the Sunshine Basketball Association (SBA) thanks to the Anna Wearne Trust...
Sales swindle
By Christine de KockRESOURCE groups in Footscray are joining forces to prevent recent African migrants from being swindled by unscrupulous salespeople.
Representatives from the New...
Police hunt serial burglar
FOOTSCRAY has been struck by what police believe to be a serial burglar and urge residents who have information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police are...
Seddon’s taste of success
By Kerri-Anne MesnerTHE inaugural Seddon Zest dining extravaganza on 19 March brought the community to the contemporary culinary venues of Seddon, while generating $1754...
Drivers still
MOTORISTS are not heeding the level crossing safety message, according to the latest operation figures released by police last week.
More than 45 motorists disobeyed...
Picnic to focus on family violence
WOMEN’S Health West will host a picnic in Yarraville this Sunday (22 October) to focus on family violence prevention, as part of Week Without...
Move to banish containers
By Christine de KockA CAMPAIGNwas launched in the City of Maribyrnong last week to reduce truck traffic there by 30 per cent.
Deputy mayor Michael...
Deal to end
By Christine de KockTHE stand-off between the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) and Maribyrnong City Council, over the use of the Footscray Wharf is...
