News
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Repeat recycling truck fire in Footscray
A Maribyrnong council recycling truck has again caught fire in Footscray this morning, on the same street where a similar fire occurred a month ago.…
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Measles outbreak linked to Maribyrnong
A measles outbreak in Victoria is being traced back to Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer (CHO) Dr Tarun Weeramanthri declared the…
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Another acting chief for Hobsons Bay
A former chief executive of Maribyrnong and Wyndham councils has been appointed acting chief executive of Hobsons Bay. Kerry Thompson was appointed to the role…
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Inner-west to mark International Women’s Day
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils are both embracing the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme of ‘Accelerate Action’ with a joint event to mark the…
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Builder announced for Altona school upgrades
Better facilities are on their way for students at Altona Primary School with a builder contracted to undertake much needed upgrades. Reliance Construction and Maintenance…
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Helping victim-survivors heal from sexual assault
WestCASA is a community based not-for-profit sexual assault counselling service operating in the western suburbs. Jaidyn Kennedy discovered the ways the organisation is helping victim-survivors…
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Tale of two Altona nurses to be told
The Louis Joel Arts and Community centre (LJAC) in Altona is an appropriate place for the new play Ivy and Sylvia to be performed. Not…
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Community Calendar
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria lunch specials Long Lunch Friday – A Taste of South India. From 12.30pm on Friday, March 7, indulge in a…
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Ramp closures cause traffic chaos
A federal MP is among residents venting their frustration at the latest round of road closures caused by works on the West Gate Tunnel Project…
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‘Pam the Bird’ accused bailed to grandmother’s nest
The man accused of vandalising heritage-listed sites with “Pam the Bird” graffiti has been bailed on a second attempt after a magistrate found strict conditions…
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Cocktails, connection and colour at cancer fundraiser
Saturday, February 22 was an afternoon of cocktails, connection and, occasionally, tears as Williamstown Cricket Club held their annual Ladies Day breast cancer fundraising event…
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Pool switches to cleaner power
The Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) will switch from natural gas to electricity thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the federal government. Climate Change Minister…
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‘Pam the Bird’ accused makes fresh bid for freedom
The accused graffiti vandal behind “Pam the Bird” has made a fresh bid for freedom, with his grandmother promising to keep him in line if…
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Waterways protection survey open
Maribyrnong residents are being asked to provide their input as part of a public consultation process to shape the future of local waterways. According to…
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Rally to fight for tunnel filters
The mayors of Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay councils will speak at a rally demanding emissions filters be installed on the West Gate Tunnel project to…
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