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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Youth Fest funds available

The state government is supporting a month-long festival to highlight the skills and achievements of young Victorians in communities like Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Youth...

New driver distraction road rules announced

The state government has announced new driver distraction road rules. On Tuesday, 14 February, Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne announced that new driver...

Road grants applications open

Community groups across the state can apply for the chance to receive grants to address local road safety issues. Roads and road safety minister...

International travel surges

International travel in Australia has seen a resurgence throughout 2022, with over 19 million arrivals and departures combined across the year, according to data...

Mayor unveils vision for 2023

I recently had the pleasure of unveiling my mayoral program for 2023. It includes six key areas that I am passionate about and will help...

Putting heart and soul into the water

True passion is what it takes to compete in any extreme sport, but even more to do it for a good cause. Brenda Norman...

Woman dies in Williamstown North

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash which killed a woman in Williamstown North on Thursday. Officers have been told a car crashed into...

Braybrook man charged with firearm and drug trafficking offences

A Braybrook man has been charged with firearm and drug trafficking offences, as part of a police operation to deter illicit firearms use. Police conducted...

Man jailed for manslaughter despite lack of evidence

If Trevor Lovett hadn't pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his friend, there's no lawful way he could have been convicted of the crime,...

Master life savers wow crowds

Williamstown's Swimming and Life Saving Club (WSLSC) most experienced lifesavers showed off their skills during the Victorian Masters Championships at the Lorne Surf Life...

Co-operating for better housing

Women over the age of 55 across the western suburbs would soon have safer and more secure housing thanks to the upcoming redevelopment of...

Having a ball in Footscray

Footscray’s Nicholson Street Mall will be hosting basketball battles and pitting some of the best local talent against one another as part of the...

Financial support for students

Three Laverton P-12 College students have received Bendigo Bank Scholarships to help them support their studies and educational needs throughout the year. This year's recipients...

FAT fashion ready to hit the runway

The Australian fashion world will be rocked to the core when F.A.T. (Fabulous and Trendy) Runway hits the catwalk at Footscray Community Arts Centre...

A world of digital imagination

Keen Maribyrnong artists or those interested in the intersection between the natural world, art and artificial intelligence are encouraged to take part in the...

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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...