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The Substation reopens to the public

The Substation will be reopening to the public from November 10. The reopening will allow visitors to the popular Newport landmark to visit NATURE EXTEMPORIZE,...

Bikewest gets rolling again

BikeWest is emerging from lockdown keen to shake off the cobwebs, hop back on the bike and get cycling advocacy rolling again. The next meeting...

Weekend closures for road and rail works

Drivers and public transport users are being warned to be alert to weekend disruptions on the road due to works for key major projects...

Safer streets in store for Williamstown

Pedestrian and cycling safety improvements are in the pipeline for key Williamstown routes. Victoria Street will be upgraded in recognition of its role as a...

Residencies bring art to Footscray’s heart

Maribyrnong Council is helping creative artists get back on track post-lockdown via the 2022 Artist Residency Programs. The residencies are designed to support local artists...

Share your Footscray future vision

Maribyrnong Council is calling for people to share their vision for the future of Footscray. Feedback will help guide the development of the Footscray Public...

Vaccination aids return to normal life

I am so proud of the way our community is responding to the call to get vaccinated and the many community groups and organisations...

Hobsons Bay City Band seeking musicians

The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. With COVID-19 lockdown having come to an end, musicians are encouraged to...

Maribyrnong libraries open their doors from Friday

Maribyrnong Libraries will reopen to the public on Friday for the first time since shutting down for Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown. The libraries are strictly...

Deer on the loose in West Footscray

A stray baby deer on the loose in West Footscray this afternoon has been apprehended after leading authorities on a chase through the streets. Investigations...

Maribyrnong to get greener

Maribyrnong Council is fast-tracking greening efforts with a $250,000 state government grant to plant more mature trees. The grant is part of the ‘More...

Thesis found after stolen laptop retrieved

A university student has been reunited with her stolen laptop and a 47-year-old- man has been charged following a quick response by Williamstown police...

Suspicious Altona North fire

Police will investigate the cause of a suspicious fire that has badly damaged a vacant home in Altona North. Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a...

Fire engulfs Newport home

A Newport home has suffered significant damage after a fire broke out about 7.45am today. Fire Rescue Victoria received multiple triple zero calls after...

Pitch your way to generous grants

Hobsons Bay residents, community groups, sporting clubs, businesses and organisations are invited to pitch an idea for a one-off community program, project, or initiative...

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United men at home

Western United's A-League Men's side will finally get to play in front of its home crowd in Tarneit. John Aloisi’s side is locked in for...

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