Celebrating our open spaces
Hobsons Bay is blessed to have great open spaces. From coastal trails, scenic reserves, meandering rivers, sweeping grasslands and beloved neighbourhood parks – we...
Sister’s vaccine message
She lost her brother after he contracted COVID-19 and struggles being in lockdown at her Seddon home but 90-year-old Francesca Catroppa still finds reasons to...
Three teens charged following Maidstone alleged armed robbery
Three teenagers have been charged following an alleged armed robbery in Maidstone on Monday night.
Two teens were arrested in West Footscray yesterday about 10.15am.
A...
Woolworths Millers Junction a COVID-19 concern
The times of COVID-19 exposure at Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North have been broadened as health officials' concern about the site grows.
The health...
My Place – Cas Bukor
Williamstown's Cas Bukor is often seen with a camera and her dog, Poppy. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
What's your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I came...
Fundraising for Afghanistan
A Williamstown man is raising funds to support the people of Afghanistan.
Oliver Tripodi last week started a MyCause fundraising campaign, Olly's Run for Afghanistan,...
Single-use plastics banned
Single-use plastics will be banned and could be turned into bins, park benches and playground equipment under a policy endorsed by Maribyrnong council.
Councillors last...
Calls for Newport testing
Health officials have made renewed calls for people connected to the Newport Football Club to come forward for COVID-19 testing.
On Monday, COVID-19 response commander...
Kororoit Creek viewing deck open
A Kororoit Creek viewing deck at Hosken Reserve in Altona North has opened to the community.
The deck was partly funded by $1.8 million donated...
New COVID-19 exposure sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North and the cohealth Footscray lift have been identified as tier one COVID-19 exposure sites.
The health department said anyone...
Over 40 COVID-19 exposures sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Update: Ten of Victoria’s 71 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases reported today are connected to the Newport cluster.
COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said the...
GP vaccines booked out
An Altona pharmacist who has started offering AstraZeneca vaccinations has booked out immediately.
Simon Jiao, the owner of Chemist Discount Centre Altona, said appointments were fully booked...
Cause of Brooklyn fire under investigation
The cause of a fire in Brooklyn on Saturday night remains under investigation.
Firefighters were called to the McDonald Road incident about 10.30pm after a...
Maribyrnong outdoor dining extended
Maribyrnong council will extend and expand outdoor dining established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least April 30 next year.
Councillors last week...
West Set Festival cancelled
This year's West Set Festival has been cancelled, Maribyrnong council announced last week.
The festival had aimed to celebrate a post-COVID return of live music...
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Classes in session
After years of preparation and planning, Williamstown High School has opened two new major buildings at its Pasco campus, ready to be used by...
