Community

The community-focused approach against crime for a safer Hobsons Bay

Neighbourhood Watch Hobsons Bay is focused on practical crime prevention measures and working collaboratively in the community.

Youth crime in the West: punishment or prevention?

Delve into the costs associated with locking up youth and the consequences of budget allocation to punishment not prevention strategies.

Footscray welcomes a new hospital but what is the future of the old hospital site?

After seven years, there has been no update on the future of the old hospital site. How long will the wait be?

Sunbury residents rally at state parliament against proposed waste incinerator

Parliament’s Upper House debated whether a waste incinerator should be built in Sunbury. The debate was triggered by a petition, signed by 3,264 people

Traders unhappy with decision to end Footscray Mall security patrols

Learn about trader response to the end of the security patrol trial. Footscray's local businesses express their views on safety.

Language in Community Festival – celebrating the powers of multilingualism

Learn how multilingualism greatest power is in social connection, enhancing understanding and promoting human solidarity.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be running my own film production company

Vimal Reddy, an accountant by day, writes, directs and produces films in his spare time for the Fijian Indian community in Australia and beyond.

Tommy Quick

Join Tommy Quick's journey as he cycles to raise funds for stroke prevention and inspire social inclusion through his story.

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