News
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Balancing Hobsons Bay’s budget
The Hobsons Bay 2022-23 annual budget that was approved by a meeting of councillors last week demonstrates how councils can meet the needs of their…
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Insurance refund “comes at right time”
A Sunbury man has been refunded more than $3700 by his insurance company after he told of feeling trapped by his funeral insurance plan. Disability…
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Stop unwanted sexual behaviour
Unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport will be easier to report thanks to a new Victoria Police service. Called STOPIT, the service will allow people…
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New harm minimisation rules announced
The state government has announced that online betting service providers will be subject to strict new harm minimisation rules. Harm minimisation measures will include the…
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Chocolate treats off limits for furry friends
As World Chocolate Day [Thursday, July 7] passes and chocolate consumption remains high during winter, vets are warning dog owners to be wary of how…
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Council requests expansion of community funding
Hobsons Bay council has requested for the West Gate Tunnel Authority [WGTA] to release the remaining $3 million from the $10 million West Gate Neighbourhood…
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Hosting sister city for NAIDOC Week
Hobsons Bay council hosted representatives from its sister council in Queensland as part of a National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee [NAIDOC] Week flag…
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Breaking a record for climate change
Williamstown and district residents are encouraged to contribute to a world record involving people from across the globe towards creating a shared conversation about the…
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Residents asked to share hooning concerns
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who hold concerns about hooning behaviour are invited to attend a Hooning Community Reference Group in Brimbank. Established by…
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Targeting proud owners of loud vehicles
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria teamed up with Altona Police members recently to target noisy vehicles in the area. The joint team conducted a…
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Swift Williamstown lifesavers make state team
A number of Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club [SLSC] members will be representing the state in the Australian inflatable rescue boat [IRB] Championships in…
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Youth Projects launches in the west
Youth Projects have expanded their mental health and employment services to benefit residents in the western suburbs, including those living in Maribyrnong. The independent not-for-profit…
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Renewing waste services for Hobsons Bay
Melbourne Water has launched work on a new 720-metre Hobsons Bay main sewer, with works slated to finish in mid-2024. The works would create a…
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Works launch on early parenting centre revamp
Construction has started on the expansion of the Footscray Early Parenting Centre [EPC], with new designs unveiled for the multi-million dollar project. Works would begin…
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Hobsons Bay rental stress spikes by 19.1 per cent
The proportion of Hobsons Bay renters experiencing rental stress has increased by more than 19 per cent over the past five years, according to the…
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