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Police investigate Braybrook assault

Police are investigating an assault in Braybrook on Friday, July 28. Investigators have been told a 15-year-old Sunshine West boy was approached by two males...

ParKanDo stands strong

ParKanDo, based in Hobsons Bay, is a grassroots support group for people impacted by Parkinson’s. The group is entirely volunteer run by three members...

Union considers VU open day strike

Union members at Victoria University (VU) are considering targeting upcoming open days with industrial action, including strikes. In a fresh push for fairer pay and...

Jamming all night long with Kindred

Every Thursday, Kindred Bandroom hosts a free weekly jam night in the band room for all to enjoy. Leader of the house band Angus...

Library plan on display

Maribyrnong council's Library Plan 2023-25 is now available, following extensive community engagement. Council endorsed the Library Plan earlier this month after receiving thousands of comments...

Bunbury Street changes endorsed

Bunbury Street in Footscray will be transformed with a reduced 30 kilometre an hour speed limit and shared spaces for cyclists and motorists. Council backed...

Council cuts building height

Maribyrnong council has approved the construction of a 10-storey mixed use building in the Highpoint Major Activity Centre. In granting the permit, council lopped four...

Cohealth supports breastfeeding program

In the lead-up to Breastfeeding Week, cohealth has supported organisations and public venues in Maribyrnong, to welcome breastfeeding parents through the Breastfeeding is Welcome...

Five Fraser businesses have been awarded grants

Migrant Coffee, is one of five businesses in Fraser to be awarded a grant under the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program. Migrant Coffee is...

A feline focused poster competition

Friends of Newport Lakes (FoNL) has paired up with two local primary schools for a cat poster competition and exhibition, currently on display. FoNL president...

Lifesavers bring home two medals

Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) lifesavers have returned from the Sharkskin Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships in Kingscliff, New South Wales...

90 years of Yarraville’s Mouth Organ Band

Today marks the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band’s 90th birthday, established in 1933 by Ernie Weybury after he saw a 12-year-old boy playing a mouth...

A woman’s journey in overcoming homelessness

Christine Campbell was a 15-year-old when she fled her home, after the promise to relocate to Melbourne and live a better life didn't work...

School enjoys special cooking lesson

Laverton P-12 College recently hosted a cooking session with Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa, for their Year 12 VET Hospitality students. The idea came from...

Pavilion open for business

The new Henry Turner South Reserve Pavilion is now open for community use. The pavilion provides a multipurpose facility to serve the diverse needs of...

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Bus operator invites applications for new community grants program

Bus operator Kinetic is inviting applications for its new community grants program. Kinetic is offering grants of up to $10,000 for community and not-for-profit projects...