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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Hub designs revealed

Maribyrnong council has released the new designs for the new Civic Precinct and Community Hub project in Footscray. The designs included a new park, to...

Pier progress underway

A new look for Williamstown's Gem Pier is on the way, with works now underway. With a $1 million investment from the state government, the...

Parliamentary flood inquiry passed

The Liberals and Nationals have launched a state-wide parliamentary inquiry into last October's widespread flood events, including the circumstances of the Maribyrnong River flood...

Getting South Sudanese community job-ready

Braybrook-based South Sudanese community body SUDD Foundation has launched a new education, training and jobs placement program for South Sudanese individuals throughout Melbourne's western...

Date set for McIvor Reserve decision

Maribyrnong council has set the date for a decision on the future of Yarraville's McIvor Reserve. The council has scheduled a special council meeting on...

Homeless tales on silver screen

The Western Homelessness Network (WHN) is shining a light on the prevalence of homelessness and affordability issues among women older than 50 as part...

Police investigate Newport hit-and-run on 15-year-old girl

Police are investigating an incident in Newport, which has left a 15-year-old autistic girl with serious injuries. Police have been told the 15-year-old girl was...

Embracing equality for International Women’s Day

Maribyrnong council is highlighting innovations towards a gender-equal future as part of this year's International Women's Day (Wednesday, March 8) events. Events will begin with...

New partnership for volunteer support

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is entering a new phase of its journey to support volunteers driving better community health and wellbeing in the...

Reviewing Spotswood’s heritage protections

Spotswood residents are now able to have their say on proposed changes to heritage overlays. Following on from a heritage review in March 2022, which...

Sprinting spirit alive and well in Altona

Altona Life Saving Club’s (LSC) Jack Wolff has earned the title of open men’s Victorian beach sprint champion at Life Saving Victoria’s 2023 senior...

Pedal power for positive learning

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay school communities are encouraged to don their helmets and get peddling ahead of National Ride2School Day. Held on Friday, March 24,...

Free health program

Men living in Hobsons Bay are being encouraged to sign up for health program, Sons of the West, with places still available in Laverton...

Petition to save reserve

A petition signed by more than 3100 people has called on Maribyrnong council not to build an indoor sports stadium and carpark on Yarraville’s...

Footscray Road changes

A dedicated lane controlled by traffic lights will be installed on Footscray Road into Dock Link Road to make the road safer for cyclists. As...

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Melbourne Water grants open to property owners in West

Melbourne Water has opened its Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways (LCLW) grant program to the Port Phillip and Westernport region, which includes the Maribyrnong and...