International support for Victoria’s healthcare system
The state government has surpassed a significant milestone in recruiting healthcare workers, as part of an international recruitment campaign launched last year.
The campaign has...
Five years strong for women’s support service
The state government has celebrated a milestone in providing a free and confidential statewide service available to all Victorian women, providing information on contraception,...
New power bonus available
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay households can now apply for more assistance to combat the cost of living pressures, with the fourth round of the...
Supporting western arts and cultural events
The arts and cultural scene in Melbourne's western suburbs is receiving a boost, in the form of a $2.3 million fund to support local...
Boost for African assistance group
Footscray-based not-for-profit organisation Africause has celebrated receiving a $78,000 grant under the federal government's $5.6 million Fostering Integration grants program.
For close to 10 years,...
Fourth COVID vaccine dose study underway
Victorians from across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who have not yet received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine booster shot are encouraged to take part in...
New playground and sport courts coming to Bruce Comben Reserve
Hobsons Bay council has approved a $4.79 million contract for landscaping and construction works in Altona Meadows, as part of the first stage of...
Moore Street limit cut to 40km/h
Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne has announced a speed reduction on Moore Street to 40km/h.
The change has followed on from a meeting...
Police charge Maribyrnong man caught more than five times over the limit
Police have charged a 35-year-old Maribyrnong man after he crashed into a parked car in Taylors Lakes at more than five times the legal...
Seeking support for Braybrook food service
Charity organisation 300 Blankets has called for more volunteers to spend their time supporting individuals in need across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
President Peter Royce...
Calling for a safer Ballarat Road
Western Metropolitan MP Trung Luu has called for more safety measures to be put in place along Braybrook's Ballarat Road.
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday,...
Infinite imagination
Footscray Community Arts will be the creative hub for young and curious minds this Easter school holidays.
Theatre ensemble PO PO MO CO will kick...
Footscray man charged with offences following spate of car thefts
Police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old Footscray man with a number of offences.
The arrest followed on from a search warrant executed in Footscray...
Art project shines light on wastewater plant
Scienceworks' Pumping Station and locations in Spotswood and Brooklyn are being featured as part of a public art project aimed at breaking down the...
Views sought on potential intersection upgrade
Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape the potential Point Cook Road and Central Avenue intersection upgrade.
Between March 13 and April 2,...
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