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Police appeal for help locating missing Maribyrnong woman

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Maribyrnong woman. Kate, 31, last spoke via phone to a family member on December...

Hobsons Bay workshop helping community groups attract volunteers and members

Hobsons Bay council is holding a free online workshop for community group or clubs wanting to attract volunteers and committee members. 'Help Wanted! Attracting volunteers...

Success for Hobsons Bay Life Saving Clubs

The weekend of February 12, 29 Hobsons Bay lifesavers competed in the 2022 Victorian Masters Championships at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). There were...

Grants available for Hobsons Bay businesses

A Hobsons Bay grant program is now open for businesses who were hit hard by COVID and unable to trade during lockdowns. The Hobsons Bay...

Newport RSL Sub-Branch President has died

The Newport RSL Sub-Branch President has died following a long battle with cancer. Robert (Bob) Gladysz died on the evening of Tuesday February 15. In a...

Tale of two cities

A new report has found that Greater Melbourne is a tale of two cities with many residents not benefiting from all the great things...

P-Plater caught driving almost 60km above the speed limit in Laverton North

Transit West police have summoned a driver to court after he was caught speeding almost 60 kilometres above the speed limit in Laverton North. On...

Drug bust at the Titanic restaurant in Williamstown

Altona Police are investigating after a hydroponic Cannabis crop was located in a building in Williamstown on Tuesday afternoon, February 15. Investigators were called to...

New Footscray Hospital starting to take shape

Construction on the biggest health infrastructure project in Victoria’s history is well underway, with the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital starting to take shape. Minister...

Maribyrnong mother and newborn join landmark research project

A Maribyrnong mother and son have joined Australia’s largest child and parent research project, which has officially reached the milestone of 10,000 participating...

Firefighters rescue trapped cockatoo in Maidstone

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a call last night regarding a cockatoo trapped in a tree. Just after 7:45pm on Monday evening, firefighters responded...

Police appeal for assistance locating wanted man

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man wanted on warrant. Nhat Troung, 35, is wanted on a warrant for possessing heroin. He...

Keeping kids safe

Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new safety campaign in a bid to reduce the number of driveway run-over incidents, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons...

Not a waste of time

West Footscray’s self described ‘crazy rubbish collecting lady’ is tackling litter one day at a time, taking it upon herself to clean up the...

Fight not over for LGBTIQA+ community

Footscray local and LGBTIQA+ advocate Melissa Griffiths is relieved the governments religious discrimination act has been shelved, although admits it’s only a matter of...

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A journey back to childhood

Sydney-based visual artist and photographer, Hameed Akinwande has captivated Melbourne with his first solo exhibition and book launch titled ‘Let the Boys Play’ (LTBP). On...