Flood modelling failure
Outdated modelling was behind the slow escalation of flood warnings along Melbourne's Maribyrnong River before hundreds of homes were inundated, a parliamentary inquiry into...
Every minute counts to save a life
As October continues to creep by, Zoe Moffatt talks to a cardiac arrest survivor and paramedics, to learn how an app is saving lives...
Wheelathon for a cause
The annual A-T Wheelathon marks a special occasion for founder and Williamstown local, Luke Ogden.
Luke,(37) , who was who was born with a rare...
Food and fundraising
Kon Karapanagiotidis has dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of people seeking asylum and refugees, founding the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC),...
Trial bike path from West Footscray to Highpoint
Council recently decided to trial a bike path along Summerhill and Rosamond roads as part of the planned road reconstruction. This path would provide...
Threat, assault charges
Detectives from the Echo Taskforce charged two men on Tuesday as part of a series of incidents linked to the Coffin Cheaters Outlaw Motorcycle...
Updated biodiversity strategy
An updated strategy to protect and enhance more than 330 hectares of conservation areas in Hobsons Bay is now open for the community’s feedback.
The...
Maribyrnong says Girls Can
The Maribyrnong councils Girls Can program is an inclusive program which welcomes all who identify as women from all cultural backgrounds and abilities...
Webinar to tackle gambling harm
Young people in Maribyrnong and Brimbank will be able to attend a free webinar about gambling and gaming run by IPC Health’s Financial Counselling...
Shutting the door on gambling
Gaming machine areas in all Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay venues will soon be subject to mandatory closure periods following the state government’s first step...
Second round of grant opportunities open
The second round of grants have been announced for the Air Quality Improvement Precincts grants , designed by the state government to help businesses...
Flood warnings key
An investigation into the October 2022 Victorian floods has found Melbourne Water must improve its flood forecasting and early warning systems to avoid a...
Cycle plan divides community
A decision to include a trial bike path as part of the reconstruction of Summerhill Road has divided Maribyrnong councillors and the community.
At a...
Gippsland floods rescues
Hobsons Bay and Sunbury volunteers came to the rescue in Gippsland last Friday, saving two people from the roof of their vehicle in floodwater....
Art dazzles community
The annual Hobsons Bay Rotary Altona Art Show came and went for another year, which President Therese McKenney said was a great success.
“We had...
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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...
