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Graduates encouraged to apply for Big Build roles

Graduates from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, including those from Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, can now apply to work on Victoria’s Big...

Eye-catching brown and white arrival for Werribee’s Savannah

Werribee Open Range Zoo has some new brown-and-white stripes on its African Savannah, with the arrival of two very different looking zebra foals. Savannah keeper...

Helping kids get active

The state government is helping Victorian kids to get in the game with the next round of sports vouchers. Minister for community sport Ros Spence...

Calling out for the next generation of women in sport media

The state government is backing more women to get on-air and make their presence heard and felt in sports media. Community Sport minister Ros Spence...

Virtual author program turns a new page

Brimbank school students will be able to hear from their favourite authors and illustrators as this year’s Virtual Author Program gets underway, supported by...

Maidstone man apprehended following pursuit

Police have arrested a Maidstone man following a pursuit in Werribee on Thursday night. While patrolling Synnot Street at about 9pm, police say they...

United extends school partnership

Western United and St Monica's College have extended their partnership, give students access to the club, players and officials. Under the partnership, which is in...

Full-time average earning increases

Average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adults, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, was $1808 in November 2022, according to new...

Sports club grants open

Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Footscray are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration...

Newport woman expected to be charged

A Newport woman is expected to be charged with drink driving after a crash on Wednesday night. Police were called to a crash on Challis...

West represented at comedy festival

After winning the Comedy New Work Award at the 2022 Melbourne Fringe festival, Hannah Camilleri will return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with...

Make it happen grants open

Hobsons Bay residents are being encouraged to apply for the council's Make It Happen grants program. The grants provide funding for community groups and organisations...

Bulldogs and cohealth join forces

The work of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation will be enhanced after it partners with cohealth for the next three years. cohealth will be the...

Appeal for information

Police are appealing for public information following a burglary at a shopping centre in Altona Meadows last year. It is understood a man forced entry...

Braybrook woman wins big

A Braybrook woman was left in shock after realising she had won nearly $700,000 in the Saturday TattsLotto draw. The woman was one of eight...

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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...