News in brief

19/09/2017

By Benjamin Millar

Robber jailed

Peter Livingstone, 24, has been jailed for 15 months in relation to an armed robbery on a Maidstone bottle shop and two attempted armed robberies, at a Footscray IGA and Foodworks supermarket in Braybrook late last year. He was sentenced this month after pleading guilty in the County Court.

Sporting chance

Hobsons Bay council has released its draft sport and recreation policies for community feedback for six weeks.

Council works

A collaborative approach to level crossing removal and banning electronic waste from landfill will be the two motions put forward by Hobsons Bay council at the Municipal Association of Victoria State Council on October 20.

Pride in focus

Q-West is presenting a free film session of the movie Pride for LGBTIQ+ young people at the Sun Theatre this Saturday. Register via www.eventbrite.com.au

Shoppers dig deep

Shoppers at Coles in Williamstown donated $3450 of the $1.26 million raised for Guide Dogs Australia in the 12 months to July, the highest amount collected in Victoria.

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Maddingley planning study approved

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 323327 Moorabool council has adopted a long-term planning vision for land south of Bacchus Marsh with councillors voting in…

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Potholes prompt council action

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 323327 Moorabool council has formally acknowledged the deteriorating condition of Griffith Street in Bacchus Marsh, following the adoption of a notice of motion raised…
Transport upgrades underway

Major transport upgrades are now underway across Melbourne’s west with a 14-day construction blitz kicking off over the weekend. Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams announced on Thursday 8 January that…
My Place

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527247 As Melbourne was going through a major heatwave, community advocate Veronika Levchenkova told Jaidyn Kennedy a bit about herself and one of the…
Service changes

Those travelling on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines are advised to plan ahead, with significant service changes now in place from Sunday 11 January through to the last service…
Lions confidence growing

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 512547 Melton isn’t changing its focus despite putting itself in a position to battle for a finals spot in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association…

O’Shea steps down at Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs has had a surprise coaching change as it prepares for the new challenge in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division. The Lakers announced that premiership coach…
Research recommends to plan for hazards

Residents across Melbourne’s northern and western growth corridors are being urged to finalize emergency preparations as a volatile mix of extreme heat and fire danger descends on the state. With…
10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer

Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the northern and western suburbs of the city are filled with excellent spots —…
Waterways better protected

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 389702 New protections will be implemented across 17 waterways, including in Melbourne’s west. The state government said the new protections will help conserve natural…
Successful summer start for pill testing

The state government’s fixed site pill testing service has been continuing to reduce drug harm across the summer. Since opening in August, the service has now tested more than 2,030…