Don’t buy pets on a whim: RSPCA
Pets can make life richer for owners, but purchasing one should not be made on a whim.
According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...
Police appeal for help locating missing Maribyrnong woman
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Maribyrnong woman.
Kate, 31, last spoke via phone to a family member on December...
Victoria University innovating for a sustainable future
This year’s International Women’s day has shined a light on the Victoria University (VU) RISE initiative, which has 43 female researchers working on ways...
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...
Tahlia shaves head for leukaemia cure
Ten-year-old Tahlia Hall lost her long locks on Friday to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
The Williamstown Primary School pupil raised $1070 – more...
Heavy rains hamper Stony Creek clean-up
Heavy rainfall has hampered efforts to clean up the badly contaminated Stony Creek, spreading thick sediment and resparking odour concerns.
Last Tuesday’s downpours overflowed the...
Excitement in air for West Footscray Festival of Colours
Prepare for plenty of colour in the air and excitement everywhere this Sunday when Barkly Street comes alive with the West Footscray Festival of...
Casual workers can now access sick pay thanks to new government scheme
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents who are casual workers will now be able to access sick leave thanks to a new scheme from the...
Maribyrnong concerned over airport expansion
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Victoria University rolls out Swedish study model
Victoria University students will be the first in Australia to graduate with a degree earned under a radical new model.
The university is moving to...
Shingles awareness
Ahead of Shingles Awareness Week, new research commissioned has revealed that Australians aged 50-79, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have limited understanding...
Every week, one child is run over in a driveway in Australia
Kidsafe Victoria has issued a warning about the dangers that driveway can pose for children, in a bid to reduce the number of low-speed...
New playground and sport courts coming to Bruce Comben Reserve
Hobsons Bay council has approved a $4.79 million contract for landscaping and construction works in Altona Meadows, as part of the first stage of...
Salvos Christmas Appeal aims to raise $23 million
Research from The Salvation Army has shown 82 per cent of households with children are worried about affording presents for their children this Christmas...
Homelessness hitting youths hard
Young people aged 12 to 24 make up 23 per cent of all homeless people across the country. On Wednesday, April 19, Youth Homelssness...
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Eagles embracing challenge
Yarraville Seddon is finding its rhythm in the Western Football League women’s competition.
In their first season under new coach Emily Fox, the Eagles have...
