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Taskforce Lunar launched to target organised crime involvement in illicit tobacco

Victoria Police has launched a new task force comprised of a range of specialist investigators to target organised crime groups and their current involvement...

Play your part in the Great Biosecurity Quest

A fun new citizen science campaign is underway that Brimbank children and families can join to play their part protecting Victoria’s precious environment and...

More sport support

In a year that will be remembered for the record-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup, Victorian women, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will...

Anti-Poverty Week

This Anti-Poverty Week, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria invites Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to join an award-winning education program...

Know the cost of spring DIY

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, wanting to make the most of spring weather and...

Honoring the life of Ron Barassi

A state memorial service to honour the life of AFL legend Ronald (Ron) Dale Barassi AM will be held at 11am on Friday, November...

Sporting grants for kids

The state government’s latest sporting grants program will bring more Victorians together through sport, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, encouraging young athletes...

Aussie online shoppers urged to download AusPost App

October is Cyber Awareness Month and Australia Post is encouraging customers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to download its free AusPost app...

Beyond Blue’s top five tips to boost mental health

Beyond Blue has shared their top five tips to boost mental health for those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. NewAccess Mental Health Coach Gemma Danahay...

Community Calendar

Maribyrnong Boxing Club has reopened 11 Months after the Maribyrnong floods of Oct 2022. New and former members of the Maribyrnong Community Youth Club...

Birthday bash for the west

From humble beginnings in 2013, West Welcome Wagon (WWW) will mark its 10 year anniversary this month. The organisation now supports over 2,700 clients from...

Man charged with western suburbs crime spree

Police yesterday arrested and charged a 28-year-old man over a week-long crime spree across the western suburbs, including an alleged child stealing incident. The man...

Footscray double stabbing investigated

Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two men were stabbed in Footscray earlier in the week. It is believed the victims were having...

Sail down to yacht club

The Altona Yacht Club hosted its official open day to welcome people into the club. Training coordinator Peter Robinson said the club is hosted an...

Working for local students

At least 600 secondary school students a year will benefit from a new partnership between Victoria University (VU) and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation...

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Singh Thatta technique approved

Healthcare workers who cannot shave due to religious, cultural or medical reasons now have a new technique they can use that allows them to...

Inner west crime up