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Teaching Excellence Program

Applications are now open for the 2024 Teaching Excellence Program, which aims to support and develop the skills of Victorian teachers. The program is...

Guided walk through country

Dean Stewart, a Wemba Wemba Wergaia man will be conducting a guided nature walk, in partnership with Hobsons Bay council. The walk will take place...

Discussing plants with Zena Cumpston

To celebrate Science Week running from August 12-20, Hobsons Bay council is hosting a book discussion session with Zena Cumpston. Zena is the co-author of...

Price an electric shock from Kia

Not before time, it’s a chance to dip a toe into the expanding pool of Kia electric vehicles with a stint in the Niro...

Cleanaway pleads guilty on EPA charges

Cleanaway Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $15,000 over missed deadlines and badly managed waste stockpiles at its Brooklyn facility. Environment Protection Authority (EPA)...

Fighting stroke together

The National Stroke Foundation is calling on all Australians to unite by 'Fighting Stroke Together,’ this National Stroke Week. Jennifer Pittorino speaks to Antonio...

Man arrested in Footscray

A 51-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested in Footscray over a burglary in Moonee Ponds last month. Jewellery was allegedly stolen during...

My Place

Hobsons Bay teacher Johanna Simmons tells Jennifer Pittorino about her exciting new position at popular prep to year 12 school, Laverton P-12 College. Johanna...

Six charged in investigation

A 32-year-old Maribyrnong woman is one of the six charged as part of a police investigation into firearm and drug trafficking. On Tuesday, August 8,...

Forklift fraud ordered to pay back $48,000

A West Footscray man has been ordered to pay back $48,367, following fraudulent behaviour. The 35-year-old was caught working as a food delivery driver while...

Techno Park residents already homeless

The Techno Park Residents Association says some people living in the Williamstown estate have already become homeless, despite Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa stating...

Techno Park residents said they ‘will win’ as they march to council

Techno Park Drive residents, who are fighting Hobsons Bay council to remain in their industrial-zoned homes. marched to the Altona council chambers to “stop...

Cautiously confident duo begins rally for cancer

Today, two Hobsons Bay residents, David Berner and Robert Mason set off on a two week journey to raise money for cancer research. Vice president...

No support for community forum

Hobsons Bay residents will not have the opportunity to ask live, unscripted questions of council, with a proposal to establish a regular public forum...

Winter blues prove a struggle for community

The West Footscray Neighbourhood house is asking locals to donate to its community pantry and wardrobe, to keep up with the tough winter period. Manager...

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Westgate Imperials to have youth league women’s side

The next step in Westgate Imperials’ Big V journey is underway with the club given approval to enter a youth league women’s side next...