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Yarraville stays spooky

This is the 14th year of Halloween in Yarraville, returning for another year of Spooky spirit on Tuesday, October 31. Event manager Carla Smith said...

Nine arrested in Maribyrnong

Police have arrested nine people and seized a number of firearms during a two-day blitz of the inner west. Detectives from the Maribyrnong Crime Investigation...

Wearing it loud

Bright nine-year-old Natalija Mladenovic led a school fundraiser at her primary school to celebrate Loud Shirt Day. The event was organised through NextSense, a not-for-profit...

Cash flows with new incentive

Maribyrnong and Werribee residents can now apply for funding through Melbourne Water to improve waterways near their properties. The Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways incentives...

Dance the day away

L2R Dance is bringing a dance battle back to Footscray with a large prize on the line for two talented winners. Block Party is being...

Powering up digital skills for students and teachers

From AI technologies to cutting edge digital games, students and teachers are amping up their creative and digital skills through an immersive education program...

Non-fatal strangulation to become stand-alone offence

Victorians experiencing family violence will have more protection with the creation of new stand-alone non-fatal strangulation offences. The state government introduced the Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal...

Access to toy libraries for more families

Grants to establish new and support existing toy libraries are now open following an announcement from the state government. Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn announced an...

Financial counselling when you need it

The state government is providing free financial counselling to thousands of Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who are experiencing financial hardship. Consumer...

Fluctuating blood pressure: a warning sign for dementia and heart disease

It's common knowledge that high blood pressure is a serious health issue, but a new Australian study has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can...

Young people ‘pessimistic’ about work

Researchers from Monash University are looking at the link between insecure work and how young Australians are navigating post-school pathways such as employment, income...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Helmet hair no more

Lime, the world’s largest provider of shared electric bikes and scooters, has launched Australia’s first Helmet Hair Salon in collaboration with leading hair agency,...

Team Vic campaign for soccer victory

Hundreds of students from across Australia are meeting at the Home of the Matildas, as the School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Soccer...

Parliamentary integrity commission consultation begins

The state government is consulting on the most significant overhaul of parliamentary oversight in the country, establishing a Parliamentary Integrity Commission to investigate allegations...

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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...