Truck bypass
THE Maribyrnong Truck Action Group has criticised the State Government’s allocation of $19.2 million for a bypass in the City of Port Phillip.
The bypass...
Third pool plan fires up council
A PROPOSAL for a completely new pool in the southern region of the municipality was put forward at a community consultation meeting last Tuesday.
Councillor...
Ancient tree
By Christine de KockMOVE over Tyrannosaurus Rex – the new prehistoric favourite with students at Footscray West Primary School is the wollemi pine.
The tree...
Big V to mix it with best in country
THE cream of the Victorian Big V Basketball Competition will take part in the National Basketball League’s (NBL) preseason competition in Cairns later this...
Thief had a syringe
A THIEF wielding a syringe threatened a Footscray man on a bus and demanded cash at 7.15pm on 25 October.
The bandit had followed the...
Here’s the drum on Ray
By Christine de KockINTERNATIONALLY recognised Maidstone drummer Ray Pereira will host a music and chat show at Dancing Dog Café in Footscray this month...
Pension bonus on for veterans
By Christine de KockTHE Republic of Vietnam RSL is behind a drive to let Vietnam war veterans know the availability of pension bonuses.
Group president...
Council starts free arts email service
ARTISTS in the City of Maribyrnong can find out the latest information on events, funding and other arts opportunities when they subscribe to a...
MP gives tax help
GELLIBRAND MP Nicola Roxon will run tax help sessions, providing a free and confidential service to help people lodge their tax returns.
The sessions are...
Number one spot to Labor
MARSHA Thomson the Labor candidate for the state seat of Footscray will be number one on the ballot paper.
Ms Thomson will be standing...
Police net
BY Christine de Kock
THE crackdown on drivers street racing, doing burn-outs and engaging in other dangerous behaviour on the road resulted in police seizing...
How to profit from events
BUSINESS operators are being urged to attend a seminar to discuss how they can make the most of major events staged in Melbourne.
The Greater...
