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Shannon Grant dumped over domestic violence past

Williamstown CYMS Football Club has dumped former North Melbourne star Shannon Grant as head coach over his domestic violence history just days after appointing him. The...

Medicinal cannabis forum

Maribyrnong council is inviting the community to discuss a proposal to establish a medicinal cannabis business to reduce the burden on ratepayers. The online forum...

Trans history preserved

Yarraville's Noah Riseman is a finalist in the Victorian Community History Awards for the first overview of the history of trans and gender diverse...

The pride of the west

Western Bulldogs fans may be commiserating after Saturday’s AFL Grand Final loss to Melbourne but say they are proud and grateful to the club...

Double digit rate rises

Maribyrnong residents slugged with double digit rates increases are questioning the council. Yarraville's Bruce Light said his bill had jumped 14 per cent for 2021-22. "We're in...

$75 cashback for reusable nappies

Hobsons Bay parents are being offered a $75 rebate to buy reusable nappies. The idea stems from Newport mum Deborah Frenkel, who switched to reusable nappies...

Convict seawall to be saved

One of Williamstown’s most iconic pieces of convict history, the Point Gellibrand Seawall that Ned Kelly worked on, will be saved. As reported by Star...

Medicinal cannabis a Maribyrnong enterprise?

I know many of you have questions around council’s proposal to establish a business to cultivate, produce and manufacture medicinal cannabis to reduce the...

VCAT grants permission to build near major hazard facility

The state's planning tribunal has approved a subdivision near two major hazard facilities (MHFs) known as the Newport Fuel Terminals. Hobsons Bay council had refused...

Bill Hunter recalls family’s football history

It’s footy finals time again and supporters are looking forward with excitement and hope while looking back at past glories. 'History is written by the...

Cannabis gets the green light

Maribyrnong council has unanimously voted to become the first Australian council to grow medicinal cannabis to reduce household rates. Mayor Michael Clarke told last week's council meeting that...

Bulldogs fans are ready to growl

Western Bulldogs fans have been painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final clash against Melbourne.

Doggies ready to roar

Western Bulldogs supporters are painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final clash against Melbourne Football Club. Fans are hoping...

Sue’s Seat

The first anniversary of the death of Williamstown lacrosse legend Sue ‘Melli’ Sofarnos has been marked with a memorial seat dedicated to her. The Australian...

My Place: Kat Clay

Newport writer and photographer Kat Clay speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. Could you please tell me a bit about yourself and your connection to Hobsons Bay? I've...

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Plenty to do

As we head into the cooler weather, there is still so much to do in Maribyrnong. This week is Neighbourhood House Week, a time...