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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

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...

Blood centre popping-up

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood will be returning to Williamstown with a pop-up blood donor centre. Red Cross said one in three people in Williamstown will...

Measles, mpox warning for Victorian travellers

Victorians planning overseas travel this winter are being urged to ensure their routine and travel vaccinations are up to date. The call comes amid...

AFL road safety grants program kicks off

Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can apply for a share of $600,000 to improve...

Glasses for students

An extra 70,000 Victorian students, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will benefit from vision screening and free glasses as part of a...

Fire safety a hot topic this winter

Fire safety is a hot topic this winter with data revealing firefighters respond to around 100 fires caused by heaters each year. With the arrival...

Firefighting recruits wanted

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) have announced the next round of firefighter recruitment is opening soon. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply...

Violence against women panel welcomed

The federal government's decision to appoint an expert panel to help prevent violence against women has been welcomed by the Victorian Women's Health Services...

Greyhound tracking to go digital

The state government have announced a $2 million tracking program aimed at improving the welfare of Victoria’s racing greyhounds. The Whole of Life Digital Tracking...

Community Calendar

Holy Family Parish The Holy Family Parish in Maidstone is hosting an Alpha Night. Free meal and chance to chat. People from all backgrounds, faith,...

New parliamentary bill

The state government has introduced the Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Bill 2024 into the Victorian Parliament, supporting the establishment and operation of the...

Changes to Parliamentary Secretary responsibilities

Premier Jacinta Allan has announced several changes to Parliamentary Secretary responsibilities in a statement. "Tim Richardson will become Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behaviour Change, continuing...

Police out in force over long weekend

Operation Regal 2024 is a state-wide Road Policing Operation over the Monarch’s birthday long weekend period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey...

Willy Lit Fest returns

The Williamstown Literary Festival is returning for another year to bring readers together for a weekend of literary celebrations. President Hugh Jones said the festival...

Wish granted for neighbourhood house

The Braybrook Maidstone Neighbourhood House is one of 41 grateful community organisations in Fraser to receive a Volunteer Grant. Fraser MP Daniel Mullino announced that...

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Crusaders go again

The Western Crusaders are slowly kicking into gear in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition. The Crusaders, who have won the past six Vic Bowl...