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Les honoured by council

Maribyrnong council has chosen to acknowledge the lifelong dedication of youth worker Les Twentyman, by renaming the annual Civic Youth Leadership Award, the Les...

Upgrades on the way

Work will begin later this month on the reconstruction of the two soccer fields located at the north-eastern corner of Hansen Reserve. Maribyrnong council said...

Temporary fix for Hopkins Street

Temporary bollards have been installed and a temporary zebra crossing painted on Joseph Road near Hopkins Street while discussions about lowering the speed limit...

Climate emergency committee members announced

Maribyrnong council has appointed eight community representatives to its Climate Emergency Advisory Committee for a two year term. In its meeting on Tuesday, April 23,...

Taking Pride

You might have recently heard about pieces of asbestos being found in recycled mulch in Hobsons Bay. This started after a couple of pieces of...

Reduced speed limit welcomed

The Footscray community has welcomed the reduction of the speed limit on Whitehall Street surrounding St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, to 40km/h. The reduction will...

Celebrating Indigenous culture

Hobsons Bay council is celebrating Indigenous culture with a cultural and biodiversity festival called Boollam Boollam Willum. Boollam Boollam Willum means 'where butterflies live' in...

Gators fighting adversity

Altona Gators are drawing on their depth in the Big V women’s division 1-2 competition. The Gators have started the season well with six wins...

Spurs showing positive signs

New Parkside Spurs coach Callan Tenabel is enjoying the challenge at the Western Football League women’s side. Tenabel took over as coach in the...

CYs win derby

Williamstown CYMS’ step into the unknown continues to be a successful one as it remains undefeated in the Victorian Amateur Football Association women’s premier...

Woodsmen hold tough

Spotswood had to dig deep to come away with the points against Altona in the Western Football League division 1 on Saturday. The Woodsmen trailed...

Seagulls beat Tigers

Williamstown put out its best performance of the Victorian Football League season to overcome western rival Werribee on Anzac Day. On Thursday, both teams entered...

Schwartz with will to twin

Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...

Hearing aids: what to expect when you wear them.

Starting to use hearing aids is a big step for anyone, especially if you’re in your 60s and have been missing out on a...

Final opportunity to secure Waterline Place apartment

Seize the final opportunity to secure a luxury Williamstown apartment with spectacular views at Waterline Place by AVJennings. With the building nearing completion, prospective buyers...

New Doutta Galla CEO to champion quality aged care

Doutta Galla Aged Care Services Limited (Doutta Galla) is delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Rappensberg as its new Chief Executive Officer, who...

Townhomes at Bradmill Yarraville designed with an eye to the future

Pioneer Townhomes, the first homes to hit the market at the iconic Bradmill Yarraville residential mixed-use development, will pay homage to the site’s industrial...

A retirement lifestyle like no other

What does your perfect day look like? Is it a family outing to the beach? A leisurely hike through the Wetlands Bird Sanctuary? Or...

Bradmill Yarraville has best of the west on its doorstep

Bradmill Yarraville, developed in partnership by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate, is ideally located at 355-359 Francis Street, Yarraville, to take advantage of the...

Snapping up nature

April brings the arrival of this year's City Nature Challenge, which Maribyrnong council will be participating in and competing against other councils across Melbourne. Started...

Fine follows tragedy

A scrap metal recycler in Tottenham has been fined $40,000 after a contractor's arm was caught in a machine which had the guarding removed. Manhari...

Water Week comp returns

Entries for this year’s National Water Week poster competition are now open and Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting all primary, kindergarten and early...

Honouring those who served

The Newport RSL Sub-Branch marked Anzac Day with two services in Hobsons Bay. The annual dawn service was held at the Williamstown cenotaph , where...

Sunshine North teenager charged following assault inside Highpoint

Police have charged a Sunshine North teenager following an alleged assault in Maribyrnong on April 16. It is alleged a group of boys threatened two...

Soul kitchen efforts soar

Since 2018, Soul Kitchen has been operating out of the Braybrook Community Hub once a week to provide those in need with much-needed meals. Operated...

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Taking Pride

You might have recently heard about pieces of asbestos being found in recycled mulch in Hobsons Bay. This started after a couple of pieces of...

Snapping up nature