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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Outdoor trading receives go ahead

Hobsons Bay council has voted to keep Pier Street closed to traffic and for parklet infrastructure to remain until at least August 2024. In its...

A day of fun and games in Seddon

The Seddon Fun and Games fair is returning for another year of family friendly fun. Seddon Village Traders Association president Suzanne Saunders said this event...

Nursery looks up

Owner of Newport Lakes Native Nursery Nick Pandya said he is feeling positive after Hobsons Bay council accepted the petition regarding his nursery. In its...

Bike ride rolls into town

Footscray High School will again be getting into the saddle for the Great Victorian Bike Ride. Having been involved for the majority of the past...

A multicultural visit

An Altona Kindergarten was visited by a group of Japanese students who spent the day interacting with the students, learning the ins and outs...

Slow food showcases workshops

Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market is honouring the migrant traditions of the western suburbs, with a two part workshop with premier food writer Richard...

Parking permits to be considered

Hobsons Bay council has moved an urgent business motion to issue 10 free seasonal permits to Hobsons Bay Life Saving club which would exempt...

Willy fare on the horizon

The Williamstown Primary Seaside Fair is returning for another year of fundraising on Sunday, November 26. Lead organiser Lance Vinnell has worked hard to bring...

Ambulance response times improve

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay municipalities have recorded improved ambulance response times for urgent care according to the latest Ambulance Victoria (AV) response statistics. The latest...

Police investigate armed robbery in Altona

Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Altona on Saturday, November 18. Investigators have been told two vehicles were involved in...

Council silent on Techno Park

Hobsons Bay council will longer answer questions regarding the eviction of Williamstown residents living at Techno Park Drive. The ongoing issue began after the council...

More respite funding for unpaid carers

The state government is giving more unpaid carers across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, the opportunity to take a break, with...

Constitutional change for SEC

The State Electricity Commission (SEC) will be enshrined into Victoria’s Constitution, to ensure continued investment in Victoria’s energy transition. The new SEC will invest in...

Australians severely underestimating financial and environmental cost of food waste

Planet Ark is encouraging Australian households, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to save themselves money and improve their environmental footprint this National...

Improving creeks and rivers

The state government is helping improve habitat for native wildlife across Victoria’s iconic urban rivers and creeks across the west, including in Maribyrnong and...

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Call to surrender illegal pets

Crime Stoppers Victoria is sending a message to owners of illegal exotic pets to surrender these animals now or risk getting caught. The ‘Your...