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Newport Library closed due to staff shortages

Newport Library is temporality closed due to staff shortages. Hobsons Bay libraries made the announcement on their Instagram and apologised for any inconvenience caused by...

Police appeal for assistance locating wanted man

Police are appealing for assistance locating a man wanted on a warrant for possessing heroin. Ben Joel Bryan, 45, is described as 170cm tall with...

House fire in Maidstone

More than 20 firefighters responded to a house fire in Maidstone just before 6am on Thursday. Firefighters attended the Inkerman Street property after multiple triple-0...

Western Health assure patients it is ‘well prepared’ despite Code Brown

With a Pandemic Code Brown implemented across all metro and major regional hospitals this week, Western Health has assured patients it is well prepared. The...

Medicinal Cannabis forum

Maribyrnong council is hosting a public forum tonight to discuss a proposal to establish a medicinal cannabis business to reduce the burden on ratepayers. 'Medicinal...

Altona North Respiratory Clinic running ‘Booster Blitz’

The Altona North Respiratory Clinic is running a Booster Blitz this weekend. Hobsons Bay residents can receive their booster from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Only Pfizer is...

Film festival calling for entries

The Setting Sun Film Festival is calling for entries for its annual festival. The festival will run from May 5-12 at the Sun Theatre...

Mercedes-Benz stolen in Williamstown burglary

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary at a home in Williamstown on January 15, during which a Mercedes-Benz was stolen. Police...

Scienceworks school holiday program has something for everyone this year

Scienceworks has a range of school holiday programs this summer, with this year's holiday program theme being ‘water’. Scienceworks has a range of holiday programs...

Shade grants for Footscray High School

Shade grants have been approved for Footscray High School. Work will soon commence at the school’s new Barkly and Pilgrim campus to install new...

New recycling plant to be built in Altona North

A new PET plastic recycling facility will be built in Altona North, with the facility set to be the largest of its kind in...

Charges laid over dumped stolen vehicle in Altona North

Two people have been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was dumped in Alton North on January 17. The vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, first came...

Sentimental rings stolen during Newport robbery

Police are appealing for information after three rings were stolen during a burglary in Newport earlier this month. It is believed the Newport property was...

Midsumma West is back to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community

Midsumma Westside returns to Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, with a range of activities and events celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community. The festival will run from January...

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...

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Crusaders big back end

It is a much needed break for the Western Crusaders in the Gridiron Victoria senior division competitions. With the Melbourne Cup, the division 1 Vic...