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No NYE fireworks for Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong Council will not hold New Years Eve fireworks this year. The Council says this is in the interest of community health and that their...

Hobsons Bay 2022 council meeting dates

Hobsons Bay 2022 Council meeting dates. February: Tuesday 1 February 6.30pm Councillor Briefing Session Tuesday 8 February 7pm Council Meeting Tuesday 15 February 6.30pm Councillor Briefing Session Tuesday...

One on one IT Help – online

Do you need some focused support with computers or technology? Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents can access free digital training through the federal government’s...

Great Aussie road trips

The Great Ocean Road has been shortlisted as one of Australia’s greatest road trips. With the holiday season upon us, lockdowns, closed states and no...

Top pet names for 2021

Christmas time means gifts and puppies or kittens are popular choices for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents. Pet Insurance Australia announced the top trending pet...

Road safety tips for the holidays

Staying safe on the road is a priority for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents during the Christmas and New Year period. The times of highest...

Life Saving Victoria promotes water safety

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is preparing for the continued impacts of COVID-19 on water safety, as the challenges of season 2020-21 are expected to...

Major tram disruptions

Major tram disruptions are set to take place next week, impacting those in the west. From January 3-18, tram route 82 which goes through Footscray,...

Must have ingredient

Lemon myrtle is fast becoming a must-have ingredient in the spice racks of chefs and home cooks around the country. Have you tried it?...

Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....

Make an environmental resolution this New Years Eve

New Years resolutions can be hard, so Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents should make make it easier for themselves this year. Macedon Ranges Sustainability...

Celebration zones at city’s fireworks

Fireworks are a spectacular feature of New Year’s Eve celebrations, with hundreds of people flocking to the city to experience the delight and awe...

Most popular pet names for 2021

The top pet names of 2021 have been announced by the Lost Dogs’ Home, with traditional names back in fashion. Data taken from the organisation’s...

Pet emergencies to look out for this summer

Fires and snake bites are emergencies that pet owners in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria...

What to do in a fire

There are 3000 house fires on average across the state year. If Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents follow these simple tips from the Victorian...

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Gators continue on

The Altona Gators got two crucial wins as they try to stay in touch with the top sides in the Big V women’s division...