Getting to know one another
SCHOOLS in the City of Maribyrnong will take part in a project aimed at building tolerance in the community.
‘From where we were to where...
Top cop
IT was a bus man’s holiday for Assistant Police Commissioner Sandra Nicholson when she went for a coffee at a cafe with a friend...
Cash in to put them out
By Christine de KockTHEstate government last week gave the Western Hospital $700,000 for new equipment.
The money will be spent on patient monitors for the...
New face at the
By Christine de KockTHE reins of the Greater Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GWCCI) have changed hands, with Trish Moore taking over from...
Party crafts community
By Christine de KockA ‘PIRATE’ boxer stole the show at the Yarraville Festival’s dog parade on Saturday.
Marcello Biasol of Yarraville said his daughter Julia,...
A video insight into three migrant lives
By Kerri-Anne MesnerA NEW documentary video, Women in Harmony, will be launched at The Sun Theatre in Yarraville today at 6pm.
The documentary offers a...
MP says yes to stem cells
By Christine de KockEMBRYONIC stem cell research will get the ‘yes’ vote from Gellibrand MP Nicola Roxon when the bill goes before the House...
‘Net’ working for business
By Candice BoyleUSE of the internet and attending networking events are important tools for businesses in the West, according to a recent survey.
Business owners...
Glass art sparkles
YARRAVILLE artist Ruth Allen won the inaugural Toyota Community Spirit Artist Travel Award, worth $10,000, last week for her work ‘Jane – Synergetic Series’.
Ms...
Happy River snap wins
ARCHITECTURAL photographer Jeff Yates won an award for a digitally manipulated picture of Footscray’s Happy River Cafe this month.
Sanpellegrino Mineral Water held the 2006...
Artist’s
By Candice BoyleMARIBYRNONG artist Van Rudd will not be including Melbourne’s West in his national tour next month, instead debate of his controversial work...
City leads way
MARIBYRNONG City Council is placed favourably on the world stage when it comes to tackling domestic violence issues.
Council’s health promotion officer Georgie Hill last...
