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Easing hospital pressure through specialised care

Victorians who are seeking urgent mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment will be able to access tailored, specialised and fast-tracked care,...

Chaos and order

The beliefs of hundreds of Melburnians will be on display as part of a large-scale sound and visual installation coming to The Substation in...

A dream come true for Hockey lovers

The Altona Hockey Club (AHC) is likely to receive a long-awaited $250,000 for a complete refurbishment of the centre. Hobsons Bay council's proposed capital works...

Robots have landed at Vic Uni

On Wednesday, April 19, Victoria University (VU) announced their partnership with start-up Company Bugbox. Based in Melbourne's west, Bugbox is an innovative robotics company, recently launched...

Altona ladies raising money for kids

The Altona Day View Club is calling out to Hobsons Bay ladies to join the growing club. The 53 women meet monthly to run through...

Council seeking flood answers

Maribyrnong council has endorsed an inquiry submission to state Parliament regarding the 2022 floods. In its meeting on Wednesday, May 27, council unanimously approved...

RACV calls for feedback

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is calling for feedback from Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, before its safety survey closes...

Volounteers welcomed to expo

Hobsons Bay council and many community organisations are seeking new volunteers to give back to their community. On Wednesday, April 27, council announced they are...

Celebrating the connection of CALD communities

A pilot program focused on connecting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Melbourne's western suburbs has received the honour of being named as...

Plans proposed for Footscray cyclists

Maribyrnong council has proposed that no cycling infrastructure shoud be built on the popular Footscray cycling path until the state government improves nearby infrastructure. In...

Plea to the Footscray community

The West Footscray Op shop is calling out to all community members to save its existence. Since its opening a short nine months ago,...

Paid parking date announced

Paid parking conditions along the Altona esplanade will come into effect on May 1. Hobsons Bay council announced on Wednesday, that starting May 1,195...

Missing voters asked to explain absence

Close to 300,000 Victorians, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents, who appear to have failed to vote in the November 2022 State election will...

RACV calls for feedback

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is calling for feedback from Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, before its safety survey closes...

Save on energy with online workshops

Maribyrnong council has introduced a series of renewable energy workshops to help residents save on energy expenses. As part of the Western Alliance for Greenhouse...

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There’s no place like Homb

Homb empowers new mothers, striving to prevent postnatal depression and anxiety. Founder Larissa Leone is also working to change the ubiquitous baby-first narrative and make...

Scars of survival