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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Helping out in tough times

Demand for volunteers has never been greater however those putting themselves forward to help out the community is falling. Cade Lucas speaks with volunteers,...

Over 80’s celebration with parkrun

Maribyrnong parkrun is preparing to celebrate older participants who walk, run and volunteer as part of an ‘Over 80's celebration day’ on Saturday, September...

Survey open on Williamstown port

Parks Victoria is developing a new plan to guide the future use and management of the Williamstown local port area. The plan...

My Place

Young academic Sunny Nguyen tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in the community and his connection to Maribyrnong. Can you tell us your name, title,...

Medical Pantry a chance to win

Medical Pantry is one seven ‘community heroes’ in line to win a $10,000 grant to further invest in their cause. Inika Organic is running its...

Yacht club fundraising

The Williamstown Sailing Club, in conjunction with two other yacht clubs, Hobsons Bay Yacht Club and the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club (RVMYC), recently...

Spring family day

The Maribyrnong Toy Library in the West Footscray Neighbourhood House, is calling out to all families in the area, to come to their Spring...

National insect expo crawls closer

The 2023 National Insect Expo is crawling closer, and exhibitors from Australia and New Zealand are set to descend on Woodend like moths to...

Forest therapy on World Rivers Day

To celebrate World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 24, the Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association is hosting a free forest therapy session with accredited...

An appreciation for local beauty

Wetlands from the Clouds, by James Henry is a photography exhibition currently on display at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre. James is...

Respectful student celebrations

Newport Lakes Primary School recently hosted its Respectful Relationships VIP morning Tea to celebrate the school's respectful students. Student wellbeing teacher Samantha Meddis, said respectful...

A chance to join walking basketball

Warren Roche is putting a call out to everyone to come join his walking basketball team at the Altona Sports Centre. The team started in...

Sister school relationship stays strong

Williamstown High School has just concluded its eight visit with sister school SMP Labschool in South Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian teacher Matt Grose, said students from...

Celebrating a milestone Topping Out ceremony

Waterline Place takes significant step forward Williamstown has witnessed a new milestone in the real estate market with the recent Topping Out ceremony at...

Community discusses women’s sheds

Mens Shed’s have been in operation since 2007, now the Hobsons Bay community has been in discussion on whether a women’s shed is needed...

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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