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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

A year in review

Hobsons Bay council’s 2022-23 Annual Report and Financial Statement has been released after being approved at the October council meeting. The annual report outlines council’s...

A first for an old tradition

Williamstown little athletes took time out from a busy track and field schedule at the weekend to connect with the Indigenous heritage of the...

Runway group makes noise

The No 3rd Tulla Runway campaign has made its way to Maribyrnong, in a community forum. The event was held on Tuesday, October 24, in...

Hear the Scottish sound

The sound of the pipes will once again be heard in Williamstown, when the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival returns to Williamstown. On...

STEAM centre open for business

Hobsons Bay council’s first Centre of Excellence opened to the community in Altona Meadows on Saturday, October 21. More than 3200 people attended the event,...

Help grow the economy

Community consultation is now open on the Economic Development Strategy that will help grow and transform the Hobsons Bay economy over the next five...

Have a say on tourism

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to help shape Hobsons Bay’s tourism strategy for the next five years. Hobsons Bay council said tourism is a...

Advice to avoid scams

Scams are a hot issue in the community and for very good reason. Scams are so prolific that they’ve become an everyday event...

Rainbow shines across the west

The best of western Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ community has been celebrated at the 2023 Western Rainbow Awards, including many winners from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The...

Pedestrian injured following hit-run collision in Sunshine

Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit-run collision that left a Footscray man with serious injuries in Sunshine last week. It is believed...

Rescission ends division

The controversial decision to include a trial bike path as part of the reconstruction of Summerhill Road has been rescinded. The decision to include...

Level crossing voices

Hobsons Bay council has supported the appointment of 30 community members to the Level Crossing Removal Community Interest Groups (CIGs). These CIGs will become community...

Tennis achievements soar

The Maribyrnong Sports Academy emerged victorious at the Victorian Tennis Awards, taking home awards for Coaching Excellence and Most Outstanding School. Head of the tennis...

Excellence in education

Rotary Altona City recognised seven of the region’s best teachers at the sixth annual Hobsons Bay Rotary Teacher Awards held on Tuesday, October 10. Rotary...

Stones Tell A Story

Two Monash University students have created a campaign called, 'Stones Tell A Story' in an effort to protect the Maribyrnong River. As part of an...

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Around the grounds in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

Baseball The Williamstown Wolves have signed import Spencer Taack for the upcoming Baseball Victoria summer league season. Taack pitched all five years of his...