Power booster
NEWPORT Power Station’s output may double in three years, with its new owners ready to get it firing on all cylinders.
The 510-megawatt gas-fired generator...
Karen finds new place to worship
By Cameron WestonMEMBERS of the Pwo Karen community have found a place to worship together in Hobsons Bay, establishing an important cultural hub in...
Bike trail gets green light
By Briar SinclairTHE Federation Trail bike track will run alongside an industrial area in Laverton North industries despite objections from the industries concerned.
The Victorian...
Mother of all
By Kirsty Ross
A READY-made bouquet from a once-in-a-lifetime bloom, might be enough to persuade Mrs Smith to walk down the isle again.
Alwyn and her...
New respite centre offers
By Cameron WestonA NEW respite care house in Williamstown offers disabled people something that most of us take for granted: the chance to get...
Arts work on the move
THE transformation of the Newport Substation from a derelict hulk into a community art venue is set to continue, with the next round of...
Council comes to Altona
ALTONA Meadows residents won’t have to travel far to keep their eyes and ears on the council’s dealings.
Hobsons Bay City Council’s meeting at 7pm...
All together now
By Cameron WestonHOBSONS Bay City Council has joined a new program aimed at giving the community a greater say in decision-making processes.
The council responded...
Man charged over stabbing
A MAN underwent emergency surgery on Sunday after he was stabbed at a Spotswood hotel.
The stabbing at a Hudsons Rd hotel happened about 7.30pm...
Roadwork aids coast access
BATTERY Rd in Williamstown has reopened following extensive roadworks and the addition of a bike path.
Williamstown Ward councillor Angela Altair said the works had...
Road sign plea
HOBSONS Bay City Council will investigate improving road signs along a one-way street in Newport after receiving a letter from concerned residents.
Seven residents signed...
Petrol sniffers!
By Cameron WestonPETROL leaking from an underground pipeline in Newport is contaminating the local water supply and causing health problems, traders and residents say.
People...