MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Bright light in Braybrook

One bright student from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook, has been awarded the Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize (SOAP), in the annual competition open...

West taken for a ’free ride’

Residents in Melbourne’s west are calling the state government’s bluff, demanding urgent reform to the bus route network. The Sustainable Cities collective has been...

Help out with hampers

Hobsons Bay residents are being called on to help share the joy of Christmas and help those in need these coming holidays. Hobsons Bay council...

Mental health help

Leading perinatal psychology practice Mums Matter Psychology has won a 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards, taking out the award for championing health. Clinical psychologist...

Council grants announced

More than 20 groups in Maribyrnong will benefit from $255,000 worth of grants from Maribyrnong council's community grants program. The council have awarded grants to...

A tree for giving

BIG W shoppers in Maribyrnong will once again be able to donate to the annual Giving Tree at Highpoint Shopping Centre. The spirit of the...

Petition heavy council meeting

Maribyrnong council accepted three petitions in its council meeting on Tuesday, November 21. The three petitions titled, ‘Bring Back our Footscray Street Traders’, ‘Paintback Proposal...

Conti takes out highest honour

Monique Conti stormed to her first AFLW best and fairest, winning the league's highest honour with two rounds to spare. The Maribyrnong College graduate, who...

Westgate takes step into Big V

It’s been a number of years in the making, with a dream now a reality for Westgate and having a Big V team. Basketball Victoria...

Pirates draw level

The Footscray Pirates remain undefeated in Ice Hockey Victoria’s summer division 4 season, tying their second game of the season on Saturday night. The...

Druids competitive start

The Druids are hoping to bounce back in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season on Saturday as they will bowl to win...

Tough under pressure

Rosie Bilszta competes in a sport that is only fed into our lounge rooms every four years. The 15-year-old competes in artistic swimming, which...

Jeka surprised to land at Cats

Former Altona junior Emerson Jeka has got a second life as an AFL footballer, taken by Geelong in the rookie draft. Geelong selected the former...

Gellibrand Support Services’ clients find employment

Not-for-profit NDIS provider Gellibrand Support Services has for more than 50 years supported people who live with disabilities. One of its key aims is...

Even a brave Sea Wolf needs regular breaks!

Caring and taking a break from caring, looks different to everyone. And time out for Verley MacGregor is running into the waves at a...

At Altona Sports Club we believe in Christmas.

At Altona Sports Club we believe in Christmas. We are especially proud of Carols by The Bay, successfully held for the first-time last Christmas. We...

Dry eyes and its impact on your vision

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is a common ocular condition that impacts visual comfort and clarity. A survey conducted by Optometry Australia found that 77...

Savour special moments with dad at Altona Sports Club

Father’s Day is the perfect time to make dads feel special. The team at Altona Sports Club feel that a meal in the Bayview Bistro...

Indulge your dad at Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club

Celebrate Father’s Day in style at the Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club with a delectable feast curated by the club’s talented new chef. Under new...

Rescission motion put forward

Three Maribyrnong councillors want to rescind a motion by Maribyrnong council to support peace in Gaza and Palestine. At the November 21 council meeting, it...

Fatal collision in Footscray

A pedestrian has died following a collision in Footscray on Saturday, November 25. It’s believed the pedestrian was struck by two separate vehicles at...

Landcare Vic releases future plans amid funding risk

The backbone of Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, Landcare groups, Landcare Victoria Inc., has today released the landcare community’s first 10-year plan and warned that...

Thousands walk against family violence

Thousands of people, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, marched on the streets of Melbourne on Friday, November 24, in solidarity with victim-survivors...

Regional jobs record high

Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Victoria’s regional unemployment...

Water safety makes a splash

With summer holidays fast approaching, more young Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will be able to understand water safety through the...

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Westgate takes step into Big V

It’s been a number of years in the making, with a dream now a reality for Westgate and having a Big V team. Basketball Victoria...

A tree for giving

Pirates draw level