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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Helping manage COVID-19 at home

A new campaign has been launched to encourage people with mild COVID-19 symptoms to recover at home. The 'Get the Right Help for Your Recovery'...

Grassy Alert Walk & Talk

Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is presenting a walk and talk session. Grassland ecologists Adrian Marshall and Megan O'Shea, will talk about the small grassland species...

Jobs available for Victorians to help keep supermarket shelves stocked

The Victorian Government will connect thousands of jobseekers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay with food suppliers to reduce critical workforce shortages. Jobs Victoria is working...

This week’s best picture

Every week, our photographers choose their favourite pic of the week. This week’s pic is by Damjan Janevski from the story titled ‘Lunar New Year...

Support for students needed

The Smith Family is asking residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to provide support for vulnerable children returning to the classroom in 2021. The charity’s...

Hobsons Bay heroes awarded

Hobsons Bay have announced their 2022 Citizens of the Year, who have been awarded for their work providing food safety to vulnerable members of...

Police detect 15 driving offences in Hobsons Bay in 48 hours

Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology has helped police detect four unauthorised drivers in Hobsons Bay during an Australia Day road safety blitz. As part...

Charity event a hole in one

The Altona City Rotary Club will be holding its 20th Annual Charity Golf Day, with charity Very Special Kids being the major beneficiary. The Altona...

Altona and Williamstown Beach not safe for swimming

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a warning against swimming in any beaches today. Williamstown and Altona beach have both received ‘poor’ ratings, meaning...

Disruptions on the road this weekend

There will be a series of traffic disruptions in Hobsons Bay this weekend. The West Gate Tunnel project will cause a series of disruptions for...

Local photographer selected to be included in international virtual exhibition

A local Altona Meadows photographer has had one of her photos selected to be part of an international virtual exhibition showcasing images taken during...

House prices boom in West Footscray

The real estate market is booming in the west, with West Footscray’s median house price skyrocketing by almost 26 percent in the three months...

Williamstown home to a stage and screen legend

Williamstown resident Margot Knight has done it all, from starring in iconic Australian TV shows to acting alongside Kate Winslet on the big screen....

Western Bulldogs Community foundation free activity day

The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation will be holding a free activity day this Friday January 28 at Braybrook Community Hub. The event will be held...

Man arrested following brawl in Altona North

Police have arrested a man following a brawl in Altona North on Wednesday, January 26. Police were called to a shopping centre on Millers Road...

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Dementia funding welcomed

Dementia Australia have welcomed the $2.2 billion investment in aged care reforms and dementia specific initiatives announced in Tuesday night’s federal budget. Dementia Australia executive...