Rail, not road: expert
A LOGISTICS expert’s plan to support manufacturing business and economic growth in the West favours the use of rail, instead of road, to transport...
School works
PREMIER Steve Bracks visited Kingsville Primary School on Friday to view their $1.8 million plans for renovation.
The school was allocated the State Government funding...
‘We’ll back you’
THE Bracks Government will support City of Maribyrnong initiatives to cut container truck numbers in the inner-West – if it is re-elected.
Premier Steve Bracks...
Group to
By Christine de Kock and Kirsty Ross
YARRAVILLE-based truck action group MTAG will make a submission on the channel deepening project before the cut-off date...
Holiday fun and excitement
FOOTSCRAY Community Arts Centre is offering an exciting intensive school holiday program for six to 12-year-olds.
Events will run from Tuesday 23 January to Thursday...
Awalk on the
VOLUNTEERS will be trained as part of a $10,000 project to lead walking groups in the City of Maribyrnong and neighbouring municipalities.
The project in...
Writing’s on
NEW “dogs on lead” signs will be put up around the City of Maribyrnong in an effort to remind pet owners to clean up...
Nile journey for Sudanese
By Christine de KockSUDANESE youngsters will get more help in developing their numeracy and literacy skills through the soon-to-be established River Nile Learning Centre,...
Council recognised for its
MARIBYRNONG City Council is one of eight councils in Melbourne recognised for its water-saving initiatives by City West Water.
The council took part in a...
Turks ‘unhappy’
By Christine de KockA TURKISH community leader in the City of Maribyrnong is lobbying for the inclusion of Turkish Muslims at future national Islamic...
There’s something fishy in the bays
By Candice BoyleAUTOPSIES on fish caught in Hobsons and Port Phillip bays have been unable to find the cause of mystery lesions found on...
Needles, drugs ‘disgust’ locals
By Christine de KockUSED syringes left in a Maidstone car park have sparked calls for increased lighting and police vigilance by residents who live...
