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Fulldome Flicks extends season

Following a successful Fulldome Flicks program at Spotswood’s Scienceworks museum over the Easter school holidays, it has returned with new films in May and...

Dance the day away

L2R Dance is hosting a Pop-Up Jam on Saturday, May 27, from 2pm-4pm at Byron Plaza in Footscray. The free, family event called ‘Love Your...

Sunbury Line shutdowns

Around the clock major construction will begin along the Sunbury train line from Thursday, May 25- Thursday, June 1. The upcoming 24-hour works along the...

Sharing beers with furry friends

To welcome the beginning of Good Beer Week 2023, beer lovers will be able to share a cold one with their furry friend. Hop Nation...

An unlikely friendship

Royal Freemasons Footscray continues to run an inter-generational program with Highpoint Kinder Haven to promote healthy relationships with their residents. Both the Royal Freemasons and...

Double donation, double impact

On Wednesday, May 17, for one day only, all financial donations made to the Children’s Charity Big Group Hug (BGH) will be matched by...

Altona Pier works officially under way

Long- awaited developmental works have started on the popular Altona Pier. The works will be situated on the Esplanade between Pier Street and Bent Street...

Dig deep for the Red Sheild Appeal

Lieutenant Star Conliffe has been a Hobsons Bay Salvation Army Corps (HBSAC) officer for over four years and says this year's Red Shield Appeal...

Exploring nature in guided tour

Open House Melbourne is kicking off Melbourne Design Week with the Open Nature program, hosting six events across May 18- 26. Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay...

Lifesaving nomination

Williamstown's Jesse Coulson has been nominated for the Frank Wilkes Award for Lifesaving, in the upcoming 2022 Victorian Sport Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate...

Celebrating the neighbourhood

To mark Neighbourhood House Week 2023, Maribyrnong City council hosted a event at the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday, May 11. This year Neighbourhood House...

Young artistry at Footscray High

Footscray High Schools (FHS) "coolest students" were involved in the painting of a new mural at the school, said student Harrison. FHS partnered with Maribyrnong...

Union striking against council

Australian Services Union (ASU) members at Maribyrnong council are taking industrial action over wage increases. The ASU said council’s offer would see workers’ pay go...

Police warn Victorians of online rental scams

Police have said that online rental scams cost Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay over $125,000 in the first four months of...

Community Calendar

Carers’ walk and talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Footscray. A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood...

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Highlands coming to Hobsons Bay

For a Saturday later this month, Hobsons Bay will be transformed into the Scottish countryside as it plays host to the Williamstown Highland Celtic...

Scars of survival