Multicultural awards now open
Nominations are open for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, now in their 23rd year.
These awards recognise the outstanding efforts of Victorians...
Final two Bulldogs AFLW games scrapped
It will be a long time between kicks for Western Bulldogs players in the AFL Women's competition.
The AFLW season was brought to an abrupt...
Meals on wheels kitchen ‘bailed out’ out by state
Altona's meals-on-wheels kitchen serving more than 20 Victorian councils could be bought out by the state government due to multimillion dollar debt.
Community Chef was...
Maribyrnong detention centre to house prisoners to slow coronavirus
The former Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre will house men leaving jail to "slow the spread of coronavirus".
The state government on Friday announced the centre,...
Pollution checks a win for residents
A $120 million waste-to-energy plant at Laverton North will publish real-time emissions and implement other pollution-monitoring measures under a settlement reached before an appeal...
Snake sightings tipped to rise
Snake season is just around the corner and this year's will be a little different due to COVID-19.
Stewart Gatt aka Stewy the Snake Catcher...
Ice cream truck serving up joy
The chime of an ice cream truck has been bringing joy to the people of Hobsons Bay.
When Albert Cerminara drives his Mr Fresh Ice...
Serial criminal a community ‘risk’
A 31-year-old man has failed to have his visa reinstated after it was cancelled over a string of crimes, including trying to set fire...
Traders celebrate reopening
Inner west traders are celebrating the return to business as Melbourne emerges from the lengthy COVID-19 lockdown.
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay streets have been bustling...
Councillor Column – Cr Tony Briffa
With rising COVID numbers and many residents in isolation, it hasn’t been the start of 2022 that many of us hoped for. If you...
Vital funding for veterans and their families
Several projects across the state will share in $1 million to help improve the lives of veterans and their families.
Veterans Minister Shaun Leane made...
Truck collides with cyclist in Footscray
Westgate Highway Patrol officers have appealed for anyone with any information on a collision between a truck and a cyclist in Footscray on Friday,...
Be safe around the water this long weekend
Whether you’re backing the Cats or the Swans this AFL grand final long weekend, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are reminded to be safe...
Lifesavers bring home two medals
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) lifesavers have returned from the Sharkskin Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships in Kingscliff, New South Wales...
Police survey results
Police have released the key issues from the 2023 community sentiment survey.
The 2023 Victoria Police survey ran between Friday, March 31 and Sunday, May...
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RSPCA low-cost vaccination days return to the West
RSPCA have announced the return of low-cost vaccination days to the Western suburbs.
The clinics, run by an RSPCA Victoria vet, will take place...
