Six arrested and $1m in vapes seized in tobacco probe
Six people have been arrested and $1 million worth of e-cigarettes seized in raids over organised crime syndicates linked to the illicit tobacco trade...
Tourism strategy is under review
There are so many unsung heroes in our community that do incredible work who don’t get the recognition they deserve.
I’ve been fortunate to meet...
Odds stacked against hotel
Two local councils have joined forces to call on the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) to reject a hotel’s application for extended...
Children’s Week returns
Children’s Week returns to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay with a full program and a wide range of activities.
A week of free, educational events...
A grand competiton
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has revealed the nine trees contending for the prestigious title of 2023 Victorian Tree of the Year.
The shortlist...
Reliable tradies to the rescue
Maribyrnong will be one of many communities across Victoria left devastated by floods last spring to have better access to reliable tradies under a...
Community stands strong
The Maribyrnong Community Recovery Committee recently announced a new initiative for flood affected residents.
The committee intends to help individuals involved in the emergency...
Council stands by residents
As Maribyrnong reflects on the first anniversary of the Maribyrnong floods, council said it recognises what a challenging time it has been for the...
Flood ignites past trauma
Residents of an Avondale Heights retirement village fear their homes are worthless after mismanaged floods forced them out of their community and left them...
Mitigation is a necessity
The Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association has issued a response to the recent findings from the Melbourne Water flood inquiry.
Maribyrnong coordinator Dr Nicole Kowalczy...
Fill out the flood survey
In the early hours of Friday October 14, 2022, the Maribyrnong River burst its banks and caused widespread devastation.
More than 500 homes and businesses...
A year of reflection
It took the Footscray Rugby Union club less than one year to have their club and pavilion rebuilt after the October 2022 floods “destroyed”...
Nightmare on Clyde Street
Maribyrnong resident Paul Lau said the events of October 14, 2022 still remain vivid in his mind, images he describes as a “horror movie”.
“We...
Family still homeless a year on
One year ago on October 14, 2022 Alison Baumgart and her family were not prepared to evacuate their home of eight years, but were...
Council moves to protect heritage
Hobsons Bay council voted to adopt a controversial Spotswood Heritage Amendment which will protect sites of heritage significance in the suburb.
At a meeting on...
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Baseball
The Williamstown Wolves have signed import Spencer Taack for the upcoming Baseball Victoria summer league season. Taack pitched all five years of his...
