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Gary gets another gong

Seddon resident, and international student advocate Gary Lee has been recognised for his contribution to multiculturalism with induction into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll....

Williamstown’s ’Tich’ Taylor farewelled

Williamstown farewelled one of its most familiar and friendly figures on Monday, with the funeral of Peter “Tich” Taylor held at Altona Memorial Park. The...

Cement expansion blocked

A controversial proposal to expand a Yarraville cement processing plant has been rejected by Maribyrnong council. A meeting of council’s city development delegated committee on...

Mayor’s festive message

Thank you all for re-electing me to serve the community of Hobsons Bay for another four years. It is an added honour to lead...

Community grant recipients announced

More than 20 organisations will share in more than a quarter of a million dollars in funding next year, after Maribyrnong council announced the...

NYE at RYCV

Hobsons Bay isn’t short of locations to bring in the new year, but few are as refined as the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria...

Christmas on the Savannah

Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) is the place to be this Christmas Day, with the zoo open from 9am to 5pm with a full...

Christmas at the gallery

The Gallery Mt Macedon is hosting its annual Christmas at the Gallery Exhibition, featuring handmade works from 26 of its artist members. Running until mid-January,...

Sunshine to welcome Lunar New Year

Set the date in your calendar’s now, as the busy Sunshine shopping precinct on Hampshire Road is set to be overrun by The Sunshine...

Community Calendar

Volunteers needed Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill...

Promoting respect

Braybrook Secondary School was one of the first to be involved in Relationships Australia Victoria’s (RAV) respect and connect program, promoting respectful relationships. The recently...

Drivers confused about legal use of car horn

An online poll conducted by RACV has revealed the majority of Victorians are confused about the legal use of car horns. Responding to the question:...

Record summer travel predicted

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay travellers are being urged to plan ahead, with Melbourne Airport anticipating its busiest international summer period on record. The airport expects...

Homelessness rising among working people

The number of working Victorians seeking homelessness help has surged to a record high, according to new data. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's...

Police plan December drink-driving blitz

Victoria Police is issuing a zero-tolerance warning as new analysis reveals December is the worst month for drink driving on our roads. Over the past...

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Sublime Sunbury sounds

Influenced by blues and rock legends, Sunbury musician Gareth Huggett and band The Remedy have a high-energy and exciting sound which they're bringing to...