Choir sings for reconciliation
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, Hobsons Bay council hosted a dedicated story time event with the help of the Willin Wimmin Choir.
‘Voices For Reconciliation’...
Warming up West Footscray
Each year, the West Footscray Neighbourhood House hosts a winter clothing drive to give back to the community during the cold winter months.
This year,...
More glasses for kids
An extra 70,000 Victorian students will benefit from vision screening and free glasses as part of the state government's Glasses for Kids program.
Education Minister...
Tapestry talks history
Two renowned artists have been chosen to design the artwork for the new Footscray Hospital, taking the form of two tapestries.
Maribyrnong local Maree...
Erin’s a swimming champ
Erin Abson is a champion masters swimmer, but the 36-year-old’s most impressive achievement might just be finding the time.
“I train five mornings a week...
School zoning questioned
A group of Altona Meadows parents are pleased that out-of zone enrolment restrictions have been removed for Altona College, however believe there is still...
A generous delivery
The Hobsons Bay SES Unit was one of more than 150 grassroots community and not-for-profit groups across Australia to receive a grant from...
Seeking a second chance
Hoping to continue its partnership with Maribyrnong council, Western Chances has made a budget submission for a further three years of funding to renew...
Cycling highway on its way
Construction has begun on the state government's new 2.5 kilometre cycling highway over Footscray as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.
The first segment...
Two finalists shine
Two young Maribyrnong locals have been named as finalists in the 2024 Victorian Young Achiever Awards, recognised for their hard work and dedication to...
Desperate help needed
Humanitarian organisation Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is feeling the brunt of the cost of living crisis, struggling to keep its food bank stocked,
The...
Call for health minister to meet traders
Footscray MP Katie Hall has called in Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt to meet with traders in Footscray to discuss health and wellbeing issues...
Pavilion named in awards
Maribyrnong council’s Henry Turner South Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment received a special commendation from Parks and Leisure Victoria at the Community Facility of the Year...
Empower her ride continues
Maribyrnong council’s ‘Empower Her Ride’ program will return this November, after securing additional funding through a state government grant.
Council was one of 119 recipients...
Family sport fun
Maribyrnong council has secured an Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Participation Grant for its Active Maribyrnong program.
Council said the grant will deliver the...
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Windridge steps down
West Footscray women’s premiership coach Shane Windridge is stepping down from the role.
Windridge took on the role as coach in late 2019 and guided...
