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Hear the sound of music

Two talented Hobsons Bay locals will be starring in the new production of The Sound of Music. Tayla Dwyer and Princeton Leonard will take the...

Six arrested for Tobacco import

Six western suburbs men have been charged for allegedly trying to import 10 million illicit cigarettes into Victoria after a 16 month investigation. It is...

Walking path frustration

Friends of Footscray Park is asking Maribyrnong council to stop works on the walking track on the Western Lawn at Footscray Park, which began...

History sinks in Williamstown as iconic restaurant disappears

Some Williamstown residents have been left saddened to see the remnants of the iconic Titanic restaurant taken down. Described by one resident as a “local...

Cyclists welcome the reopening of Footscray bike path

Members from community group BikeWest are happy to be back cycling along Footscray Road, after months of closures left them cycling along an “unsafe”...

Yarraville fest for all

It is almost time for thousands of Yarraville residents to come together and celebrate the community at the Yarraville Festival. For more than 40 years...

Celebrating women

Hobsons Bay council is celebrating International Women’s Day with two events this year. Council said these events will recognise the achievements of women in the...

Nature strip policy still causing angst for dedicated gardener

Maribyrnong resident Debra Harding is again fearful over the future of her verge garden, following findings from council's review of its Nature Strip Landscape...

Techno residents ‘hopeful’

It appears Techno Park residents have been thrown a lifeline by the state government following a minor but significant change to the planning scheme. In...

Speed limit reduction proposed

A proposal by Maribyrnong council for a reduced speed limit along Hopkins Street is a welcome first step according to the Joseph Road Precinct...

Inclusivity at Mama Chen’s

Live music venue Mama Chen’s is one of seven recipients of a state government grant to support Deaf and Disabled artists and audiences. Since signing...

Welcome to the love booth

Hobsons Bay residents can get ready for a grand display of a new queer adventure play called, ‘The Love Booth.’ Newport local and creator Donna...

Sons of the West ready to kick off

It is almost the time of year for Sons of the West to kick off in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay for the 2024 series. Sons...

Demons’ Joel Smith accused of cocaine trafficking

Suspended Melbourne utility Joel Smith has been accused of trafficking or attempted trafficking of cocaine by Sports Integrity Australia, casting further doubt over his...

Maribyrnong’s night of nights

More than 14 individuals and groups from Maribyrnong were recognised at Maribyrnong council's annual Civic Awards ceremony. Mayor Cuc Lam said the event, which was...

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Gators fighting adversity

Altona Gators are drawing on their depth in the Big V women’s division 1-2 competition. The Gators have started the season well with six wins...

Taking Pride