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‘Super Sewage’ at Scienceworks during the school holidays

During the upcoming Spring school holidays from September 16, to October 1, kids will be able to enjoy a new experience at the StemLab...

Maribyrnong toy library is back in business

The Maribyrnong Toy Library is open and available for residents in the area, giving kids a chance to try out new toys and parents...

Everest conquered

Williamstown's David Morgan is on top of the earth. He has finally conquered Everest as part of his bid to climb seven summits on seven continents and...

The Substation reopens

The Substation arts venue at Newport this week reopens for the first time since last March with two major exhibitions. Large-scale photographs by Gustavo Germano...

Altona Primary School steps back in time

Altona Primary School children recently stepped back in time to celebrate the school’s centenary. The teachers and students dressed up as their forebears would have...

Fill out better busses survey

The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) has released a community survey, ’The Better Buses Community Survey’, to help it better understand what the community is...

Memories of lifelong love

Seaholme’s George and Maroula Said vividly remember their first dance, 75 years ago. The two, who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, grew up in...

Elves around town

Little elves will be popping up around Hobsons Bay in the lead up to Christmas to help showcase council's Christmas Gift and Event Guide. Locals...

Bill and Jean celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

Bill and Jean Nicol celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Mrs Nicol, 88, met her husband at a dance in England. Mr Nicol, 93,...

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge exhibition at Newport

An exhibition of works by art and music pioneer Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (pictured) will be displayed in an exclusive Australian exhibition at Newport for...

Altona: Rabbit baiting at Cherry Lake ‘inhumane’

A Hobsons Bay wildlife rescuer says pindone rabbit baiting being undertaken at Altona’s Cherry Lake causes an agonising and inhumane death and is urging...

UPDATE: DFAT urged to help girl stuck in Vietnam

A Maidstone mother has issued a heartfelt plea to be reunited with her young daughter, stranded in Vietnam after her father allegedly took off...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

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...

Bid for police protest secrets fails

A protester injured in a clash with a police horse at Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre has failed in his bid to force police to...

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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...