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Victorian tourism spending reaches record high

Visitor expenditure in Victoria has hit a record high of $35 billion annually, according to the latest data released by Tourism Research Australia on...

Camping and accommodation bookings open soon

Bookings for some of Victoria’s most popular campsites will open for people, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, from July 4, for the...

First stage of the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion complete

Travellers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can enjoy a new departure lounge at the Bendigo Airport, with works underway to deliver the...

Kids go free

AFL is celebrating its mighty kids’ fan base with the return of the kids go free month for fans across Australia, including those in...

Refugees evacuated from Nauru after a decade

The last refugee held on Nauru was evacuated to Australia after 10 years on Saturday, June 24, and The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)...

Improving connections for multicultural seniors

The state government is supporting seniors from a wide range of multicultural communities to foster stronger community connections and promote vibrant local activities. Multicultural Affairs...

Victorian Reptile thought extinct rediscovered

A small reptile which has not been seen in Victoria for over 50 years and thought to be extinct in the wild has been...

Community Calendar

Book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of...

Giulia is designed to turn heads

Alfa Romeo Giulia is a stylish Italian sports sedan built on a rear-drive platform and designed to tackle the market segment currently dominated by...

Bay kids bring home the medals

Five junior nippers from Williamstown Surf Life Saving Club competed at Junior Life Saving Pool State Championships at Geelong Grammar pool. Leanne Chapple from WSLSC...

A week of NAIDOC activities

Hobsons Bay are hosting a wide range of activities for NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre...

Malta brings the books

Hobsons Bay's five libraries have received a big influx of Maltese books this week thanks to the Maltese Consulate. Mayor Tony Briffa, who is...

Melbourne’s big open house

The theme for this year’s annual Open House Melbourne celebration is Collective City. Open House Melbourne returns in 2023 with an exciting series of events,...

Chance to become a community liaison

Expressions of interest are now open to become a member of the Community Liaison Group (CLG) for the The West Gate Tunnel Project. The West...

Williamstown S&LSC are state champions

Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) has been crowned the overall masters state champions for 2023 after a dominant performance at Lorne SLSC. Lorne...

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Bird lovers welcomed at wetlands open day

Bird lovers are invited to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day next weekend at the Truganina Explosives Reserve in Altona. The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is...