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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Game-changing market to connect local studios with the world

Game developers from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay and across Australia are invited to apply to be part of Play Now Melbourne, an event where...

Heatwave warning service launched

The Bureau of Meteorology has released a new national heatwave warning service to help Australians prepare for and lessen the impacts of heatwave...

Man arrested for 2007 murder

Police have arrested a man following the 2007 murder of Cindy Crossthwaite in Melton South. The 41-year-old mother of three was found dead by her father...

School holidays at Scienceworks

Scienceworks in Spotswood are hosting a jam-packed school holiday schedule to keep kids and families entertained over this winter break. The specially curated Scienceworks program...

New magistrates appointed

Four new magistrates have been appointed by the state government. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes congratulated Nicole Spicer, James FitzGerald, Matthew Page and William Parker...

French celebration marks end of term

It was a sea of baguettes and berets at Wembley Primary School on Friday as a celebration of all things French was held to...

Holla hosts Vulnerable Conversations

Williamstown-based mental health foundation, Holla, hosted its first ‘Vulnerable Conversations’ event on Friday, June 2. One hundred and fifty Hobsons Bay residents gathered for the...

Life of pie for pastry chef

West Footscray’s Santiago Cuyugan will be competing against finalists from as far as Russia and the US in the Savour Patissier of the Year...

Cautiously confident duo begins rally for cancer

Today, two Hobsons Bay residents, David Berner and Robert Mason set off on a two week journey to raise money for cancer research. Vice president...

Big hugs all round

Children and families experiencing disadvantage in Melbourne’s west, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will soon have access to more material aid, thanks to Big...

Snakes abound for Stewy

It has been a busy summer for Stewy the Snake Catcher. The Wyndham-based snake expert – whose name is Stewart Gatt  – said that he...

Altona motorcyclist severely injured

An Altona man was hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a crash at Laverton on Monday. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses after...

VU PhD student named Premier’s Volunteer of the Year

A Victoria University student has been named the Victorian Premier’s Volunteer of the Year for her work supporting Indian and South Asian communities. Jaya Manchikanti,...

Call for airport curfew

A concerned Maribyrnong resident is calling for a curfew to be implemented for planes using the new third runway at Melbourne airport. Jane Xi hails...

Keeping an eagle eye on A-double and B-double drivers

The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group and Maribyrnong council have welcomed another step in discouraging trucks away from the area's local roads to cut back...

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Beware of scams this sale season

State government is urging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to be aware of online scams in the lead up to the...