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Free rapid antigen tests for early childhood services

Free rapid antigen tests are now available for early childhood services. The Victorian Government is bringing kindergartens and daycare centres in line with school...

Residents of Williamstown, Altona to expect increased police presence this summer

Operation Summersafe is back on this summer, which means there will be increased police presence in Williamstown and Altona. Operation Summersafe is a statewide victoria...

Yarraville Special Developmental School to celebrate 30 year milestone

Yarraville Special Developmental School (SDS) is finally going to be celebrating their 30th birthday after the original event in June was postponed. Yarraville SDS has...

Food Waste and Garden Waste service rolling out in Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong council has started rolling out new bins for residents to recycle their home’s food and garden waste. The council started rolling out the green...

Better kindergartens for children in Williamstown

The Andrews Government is set to improve local kindergartens in Williamstown with facility upgrades and state-of-the-art technology. This week member for Williamstown Melissa Horne announced...

Revamped Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre open to public

Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) has reopened to the public newly renovated and refurbished. The centre received a $1.3 million makeover which saw the change...

Nominate a local Maribyrnong hero

The 2022 Maribyrnong City Council Civic Awards are now open. The Maribyrnong City Council Civic Awards recognise individuals, businesses and organisations that make significant contributions...

Maribyrnong council to establish a LGBTIQA+ advisory group

Maribyrnong council is establishing a LGBTQIA+ community advisory group, and is calling for residents to be a part of it. Council plans to establish the...

Maribyrnong council calls on federal government for more action in helping those stuck in...

Maribyrnong council is calling on the federal government to increase and strengthen its humanitarian responsibilities towards Afghan refugees. In a notice of motion raised at...

Fear for future of community events

A Maribyrnong councillor holds concerns for the future of community events over a council plan to stop holding official functions at gaming venues. Counc's draft...

Police seek witnesses to Altona North arson

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are seeking public assistance after a vehicle was set on fire in Altona North in August. The incident occurred...

Man charged with armed robbery

Hobsons Bay Criminal Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after a vehicle sale resulted in a man allegedly being threatened with a firearm...

A charity close to James’ heart

In 2017, James Day suffered a serious neck injury during a game of footy which left him unconscious and in a neck brace for...

Maribyrnong continues pushing towards 90 per cent vaccination target

Hobsons Bay continues to make headway in the race towards 90 per cent fully vaccinated, as Maribyrnong keeps pushing to increase it's double dosed...

Williamstown lifesavers return to competition

Lifesaving sports are officially back on, with Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club athletes back on the beach competing in beach, board and ski and...

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New challenge awaits the Magpies

Laverton coach Tony Jofre believes his side is ready for the challenge of the new look Western Football League division 2 competition. Following the...