$1m a day addiction
By XAVIER SMERDON
MORE than $1 million is being lost on pokie machines every day in the Western Suburbs, according to the latest statistics.
Figures provided...
Mentors make a positive impact
By YASEMIN TALAT
A COMMUNITY program in Hobsons Bay will see two generations come together for the benefits of health and education.
Timehelp is a volunteer-based...
Food safety award-winning priority
By YASEMIN TALAT
HOBSONS BAY Food Safety Award winners were presented with their awards and prizes last week.
Mayor Sandra Wilson congratulated the five winners at...
Women give great legacy
By YASEMIN TALAT
INSPIRATIONAL women from Hobsons Bay have been recognised for their hard work and dedication at the Hobsons Bay Inspirational Women Awards last...
Stories inspire inclusion
By YASEMIN TALAT
A NEW story time initiative has been launched across Hobsons Bay Libraries.
The first of the Hobsons Bay Libraries 'access for all abilities'...
Price fills Briffa seat
By YASEMIN TALAT
JASON PRICE is set to replace Tony Briffa on Hobsons Bay City Council after a vote count back for the vacant position...
Poise and presentation
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
CASSIDY Clayton believes calisthenics is a great opportunity for adolescents to make new friends and be part of a welcoming community.
The 14-year-old...
‘Hoons are idiots’
By XAVIER SMERDON
Statistics from January and February show that of the 23 cars impounded in Melton, 65 per cent belonged to people who live...
$1 million punters
By XAVIER SMERDON
MORE than $1 million is being lost on pokie machines every day in the Western Suburbs, according to the latest statistics.
Figures provided...
Firearms arrest
A 67-YEAR-OLD man was arrested following a firearms incident in Melton West last week.
Police attended a Harkness Road address after two men and a...
Crackdown on illegal pools
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
MELTON City Council will be coming down hard on home owners that have not properly secured their pool and spa.
The council is...
An education era draws to a close
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
A MELTON teaching stalwart has bid a fond farewell to her role as principal and is looking forward to the next chapter...