Clean-up call for wharf
By Christine de KockSOIL contaminated with asbestos and lead around the Footscray Wharf has again thrust the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) into the...
Essie name
A FOOTSCRAY legend was honoured by the Victorian Women’s Trust at the launch of its new $10,000 community award last week.
The trust’s executive director...
Auction to aid
By Christine de KockA FOOTSCRAY artist is holding a fund-raising auction in Maribyrnong to support the 18 Kensington-based artists who lost their work and...
Green light for solar systems
NEW solar hot water systems will this month bring Maribyrnong City Council one step closer to becoming carbon neutral.
The upgrade to solar hot water...
Get with the program, young urged
YOUNG people are urged to make the most of their school holidays by getting involved in activities at the Footscray YMCA next week.
Maribyrnong City...
Local firm
SALTA Constructions has been awarded the contract to build the Western Bulldogs’ childcare hub.
The announcement was made last Thursday when Prime Minister John Howard...
Councillor praises new traffic report
By Christine de KockPARKING alternatives to help reduce traffic congestion in the business district of Yarraville have been highlighted in the Yarraville Village Traffic...
Rate bills to rise
By Candice BoyleTHE average City of Maribyrnong home owner’s rate bill will exceed $1000 next financial year to help fund $1.09 million to renew...
Record DVD seizure
By Candice BoylePOLICE seized more than 100,000 pirated DVDs during a raid in Footscray last week.
It was the largest stockpile of pirated DVDs uncovered...
Helper back
By Candice BoyleWEST Footscray resident Robert Yung has been re-appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council of Senior Victorians.
Aged Care Minister Lisa Neville said Mr...
Kitchen cooks support
A NEW kitchen is on the cards for One Umbrella Australia (OUA), a charitable organisation with administration offices in Yarraville.
The group ‘rescues’ food that...
Western artists express themselves
CHILDREN from the western suburbs who make use of the MacKillop Family Services have participated in a major exhibition of artwork at Melbourne Central.
Graham...
