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Champion Rd challenge continues

Williamstown residents battling to keep Champion Road open feel those in charge of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) have not listened to their...

Footscray Hospital exterior complete

The facade of the new Footscray Hospital is now finished, following the completion of fitting the exterior glass panels. The state government said 7,500 glass...

Girls left behind in financial schooling

A female-led recruitment social enterprise operating across Melbourne’s west has joined calls to improve financial literacy standards among school-aged girls. Earlier this month...

Kids keep running

It was 2022 when Kingsville Primary School mums, Martine Friend and Narelle McIlroy, created a running group for girls to improve their running. Two students...

Police investigate Melbourne West hit run

Police are investigating after a hit run in West Melbourne this morning. It is believed a cyclist was travelling along Dynon Road about 8.55am, when...

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South Kingsville Community Centre manager Alex Jedlicko tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work and personal life. Tell us about your work at the South Kingsville...

Say hello to a lamp post

Maribyrnong council is now trialling Hello Lamp Post, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, which acts as another engagement tool with the community. Council said...

Budget boost for projects

Two of the biggest projects ever undertaken in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will open in 2025 after years of planning and construction. The 2024-25 state...

Flood change

It’s been nearly two years since the devastating Maribyrnong River floods, which impacted over 500 residents, businesses and community organisations in our municipality. In my...

ADHD app wins

Footscray university student Mason Cao has won Apple’s WWDC24 Swift Student Challenge, for the creation of his an app designed to help those with...

Orchestra hailed a success

Musicians from across the inner west recently gathered at the Williamstown Town Hall for the first official performance of the Inner West Symphony Orchestra....

Volunteers recognised

Nominations are once again open for the Fraser Volunteer Awards, run by Fraser MP Daniel Mulino. Dr Mulino created the awards last year to...

Women take the helm

The Williamstown Sailing Club (WSC) held a special Saturday race which put women at the helm to order to encourage more women to take...

Sporting finalists score big

The 2023 Victorian Sport Award (VSA) finalists have been announced across 18 categories, including three finalists from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. These awards recognise and...

Federal funding welcomed

Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay schools are among 60 state schools that will receive federal funding for essential upgrades. Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook and...

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City locks in coach

New Altona City coach Nick Georgopolous is getting a grasp of his squad and where it sits in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition. Georgopolous...

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