Proper place to
By Christine de KockColleen Marion, CEO of the Gathering Place, said Child Protection Services dealt with a number of families in Melton, Wyndham and...
Alarm over lack of fire protection
By Candice BoyleTOO many City of Maribyrnong residents are ignoring simple fire protection messages, according to Footscray firefighters.
After a fire earlier this month, it...
Timetable
By Candice Boyle
THE Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) has urged residents to use their mobile phones to provide SMS feedback on the new train timetable.
The...
Rail crossing safety improved
By Candice BoylePEDESTRIAN safety in South Kingsville has been improved with the installation of a new rail crossing.
Lights, bells and safety gates have been...
Woman charged with heroin trafficking
By Christine de KockA MAIDSTONE woman was arrested by Footscray Police last Wednesday for trafficking heroin.
The arrest was the culmination of a three-month operation,...
School backs Steiner style
By Christine de KockFOOTSCRAY City Primary School’s curriculum has come under fire from parents who are dissatisfied with the school’s Steiner program.
But school principal...
New jetty on river
THE State Government will put $7500 towards a new fishing jetty on the Maribyrnong River.
The new jetty will be in Avondale Heights and will...
Chemical
By Christine de Kock
PROTESTERS at Western Oval, Footscray were rushed to a decontamination unit at Western Hospital after they were exposed to a suspicious...
Fume shock
By Candice Boyle
RESIDENTS living in areas affected by heavy truck traffic are almost three times more likely to suffer with asthma than residents in...
Cleanup plan for laneways
By Candice BoyleDISCARDED syringes, poor lighting and rubbish are stopping residents from fully utilising almost 350 laneways in the City of Maribyrnong, according to...
Safety message
A SHORT road safety film, due to be released later this year, is on track to deliver an important message thanks to the fresh...
D-day for
By Candice BoyleYARRAVILLE Community Centre services have continued this week in the lead up to the vote that will determine the future of the...
