Internet black holeBy Michael Newhouse
THE West is lagging behind the rest of metropolitan Melbourne when it comes to broadband internet access, according to a report released late last...
Pennell Reserve to get upgrade
MARIBYRNONG Council will upgrade Braybrook’s Pennell Reserve at a cost of $336,000 this year.
The upgrade will include making the reserve change rooms, situated on...
New magistrate has local link
FORMER Footscray legal service volunteer Fiona Hayes has been appointed as one of three new magistrates.
Ms Hayes’ appointment follows a long list of legal...
Team has
By Candice BoyleTHE Maribyrnong Bulldogs football team is on the lookout for new players with an intellectual disability to join the club.
The team is...
Help for housing
By Candice BoyleABORIGINAL people residing in homes managed by the Office of Housing will soon be given a greater access to housing options.
The chief...
Time for waterworks
The City West Water program will renew certain water mains as part of an initiative to maintain the highly reliable supply of water to...
Garden grows new life
By Candice BoyleTHE journey of a small group of Ethiopian men has been cultivated into a community garden project in Braybrook.
The growth of garlic,...
Two on abduct charge
FOOTSCRAY police have charged two people with attempted armed robbery and threats to kill after a man was abducted in Walter St, Footscray, about...
A dream job
By Christine de KockWESTERN Hospital is not lying down on the job when it comes to sleep disorder issues.
The hospital’s Dr David Cunnington was...
Teachers please
By Christine de KockTHE New Hope Foundation has called on volunteers to assist students from a refugee background with their after-school studies.
The foundation is...
Snaps that sparkle
By Christine de KockAMATEUR photographers are being urged to snap their favourite spot or image of Seddon and enter the Seddon Festival’s photographic competition.
Snapshots...
Cash aid for heritage school
HERITAGE listed Footscray Primary School was given $28,666 for upgrades as part of the State Government’s urgent maintenance funding for schools across the state.
The...
