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Equality in comedy

Six female and non-binary performers have been named recipients of the 2023 Stand Up! grants program by the state government to present shows at...

Scam education available

Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic are extending their partnership to educate the broader Victorian community, including individuals in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, about the...

Providing food to those in need this Christmas

Woolworths stores across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are partnering with local communities this holiday season to aim towards raising $3.5 million for the OzHarvest...

New jobs for mental health trainees

New community support jobs for Mental Health and Wellbeing trainees are coming as part of a new state government program. Mental Health Minister Gabrielle Williams...

All adults eligible for COVID booster dose

All adults who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months are now eligible to receive...

Shaping the future of Aviation Road

Laverton community members are encouraged to have their say on the draft Aviation Road Master Plan. Proposals outlined in the document include the introduction of...

Relief for those in need

Yarraville community members are rolling up their sleeves to support those in need, as part of a series of pop-up food relief markets. A joint...

Final lifeline for asylum support centre

Footscray Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is quickly running out of savings, with the executive team warning they only have a month and a...

South Kingsville man arrested and charged following traffic camera vehicle damage

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a 53-year-old South Kingsville with a string of offences following his alleged involvement in...

Reaching the halfway mark on hospital build

The state government has celebrated the new Footscray Hospital project reaching another milestone, with the first three buildings reaching their maximum height and achieving...

Lane changes for outbound West Gate Freeway users

Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and...

Helping hand for Parkinson’s carers available

Western suburbs Parkinson's disease support group ParKanDo is gearing up for a new year of providing support to those with Parkinson's or other neurological...

Greens release proposed flood inquiry scope

The Victorian Greens have released the terms of reference of a parliamentary inquiry into last year's Maribyrnong River floods. Introduced on Wednesday, February 8, the...

Leaping into learning launch

Thousands of pupils donned their new uniforms and their backpacks to begin the newest phase of their educational journey. Prep pupils across Maribyrnong and Hobsons...

Next step in flood support

Maribyrnong community members would soon come together to provide guidance and support to council on issues and barriers impacting the Maribyrnong flood recovery process...

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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...