Welcoming the babies
A new event for parents is on its way to Seddon, organised by Footscray MP Katie Hall.
The 'Welcoming the babies' event was inspired by...
Take your ping pong skills to the table
Table Tennis Victoria is encouraging the communities living in the west to start practicing their ping pong skills.
A pop-up ping pong event 'Take...
Celebrating new projects with art
The construction of the Altona Pier has inspired artists to come together to “honour” the past, present and future of the pier, with a...
Celebrating adult learning
Earlier this week, The Yarraville Community Centre celebrated the first day Adult Learners Week with an afternoon tea and art session.
Adult Learners Week is...
First annual Footscray community day
Footscray locals will have a new chance to connect with the community at a free event being run by the Footscray Traders.
Footscray Traders...
Addressing overdose ’crisis’
More than 56 people died of unintentional drug overdoses between 2017 and 2021 in the Maribyrnong area, according to a new report by the...
‘Wakeup call’ on poverty
Eighteen per cent of people in Braybrook are living in poverty.
This is one of many statistics revealed by the Victorian Council of Social Services...
Having fun while donating
For a few days only , families will be granted free entry to play centre Funtopia in Maribyrnong, as part of a new incentive...
Greek spirit in Footscray
The Footscray community has collaborated to celebrate Greek culture in the west, with the unveiling of a new mural.
The team at Greek Youth Generator...
Sun welcomes comedy
A former employee of the Sun Theatre will soon be the one entertaining live audiences, with the first live stand-up comedy show hitting the...
EPA wants Cleanaway feedback
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Maribrynong Council want feedback from those in the community who may be affected by the Cleanaway site proposed...
Fatal off-road vehicle collision in Grangefields
Two teenagers have been killed and three people seriously injured in a collision in Grangefields on Sunday.
Police have been told at least two off-road...
New legislation to reform Victoria’s triple-0 service
Victoria’s emergency triple-0 service will undergo a significant transformation to improve governance, accountability and oversight under new legislation introduced by the state government.
The Triple...
New conducted energy devices for Public Order Response
Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will soon be equipped with new conducted energy devices (CEDs), to ensure they have more non-lethal...
Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee expanded
More casual and contract workers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will be able to access sick and carer’s pay, with the state government increasing...