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Hours worked continued to fall in December quarter

Hours worked dropped by 0.3 per cent to 5,863 million hours in the December quarter 2023, according to figures released today by the Australian...

Shigella outbreak linked to Esoteric Festival in Donald

Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who attended the Esoteric Festival from March 8 to 12 are being urged to get tested...

App to help Victorians find the cheapest fuel near them

Arevo by RACV is an app which has introduced a new tool to help Victorians, inclduing those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to find...

Community Calendar

Sing with WIllin Wimmin choir Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always...

Sensory toys almost ready for play

The West Footscray Neighbourhood House has received a much anticipated grant which will be used to purchase sensory specific toys for the childcare centre. Manager...

Temperatures set to soar

New analysis shows cities on Australia’s east coast, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, would endure at least twice as many sweltering days above 35...

Raffle is a sweet treat

The West Footscray Neighbourhood House is again hosting its annual Easter raffle. Manager Marianne Wangira said funds raised from selling tickets will go towards updating...

Dusty roads lie ahead

The Inner West Air Quality Network (IWAQN) says there is more to be done by the state government following the announcement of road sealing...

Thieves steal children’s memorial plaques in Altona North

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after thieves stole memorial plaques in Altona North sometime between Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March. Investigators...

Club opens its doors

The Williamstown Football Club is excited to host its first open day of the year, to encourage engagement with the Hobsons Bay community. Marketing manager...

Specialist robot hits Footscray Hosptial

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...

Councillor suspended following misconduct

Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander has been suspended from council for one week, following an internal arbitration process found her guilty of misconduct. The suspension...

Akaraka arrives at the Substation

A new play is making its world premier at the Substation in Newport. Empty Seat is a new company in the Australian theatre scene, and...

Children strategy needs feedback

Maribyrnong council is seeking feedback on its Children, Young People and their Families 2030 Strategy. The council said the strategy outlines the framework and objectives...

Laugh along with Mali

Footscray resident Mali Hawke is making his debut at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with the help of Pilot. Pilot is a new program...

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Detectives investigate lewd act in West Footscray

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man performed a lewd act in West Footscray in March. Investigators have been...

Budget win for west