News
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Hobsons Bay records COVID death jump
The Department of Health has recorded more COVID-related deaths in Hobsons Bay in the first four months of 2022 than it recorded during all of…
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Hotel Westwood launches Club Salsa
Footscray’s Hotel Westwood was well and truly jumpin’ and jivin’ during its launch of its new Club Salsa experience on Thursday, June 2. Panamanian DJ…
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New off-leash dog area and playground set to open
A new children’s playground, barbecue area, off-leash dog area and viewing platform will be open to the public at the G.J. Hosken Reserve following works.…
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Funding allocated to help Victorians dispose of unwanted household waste
The state government will protect the community and environment by helping Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to safely dispose of unwanted household…
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Call out for puppy foster homes
The Australian Border Force [ABF] is calling for those wishing to foster a puppy for the Detector Dog Program to apply, including those in the…
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Emergency sports equipment grants open
Round one of the state government’s Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants Program is now open to sports clubs across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons…
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From the Archives
40 years ago June 8, 1982 Authorities are concerned that local youths are caught up in a new craze which rivals glue-sniffing as a potential…
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New minister for the regions
The Labor government swore in a record number of women to its front bench on Wednesday, June 1, including the new Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development…
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RSPCA winter pet warning
As cold weather chills the air in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to consider their animals and prepare for the…
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Better refuge for family violence victims
Victorians impacted by family violence, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will have better help to find safety and rebuild their lives, with funding…
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My Place: Bettina Twyman
After moving to the west five years ago, Newport local Bettina Twyman has become a vital member of the local community. Working as a project…
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Consultation open for container deposit plans
The state government is calling for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay community members to have their say on the design of a the new container deposit…
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Bernie Finn to lead DLP to state election
Hard-right politician Bernie Finn has announced he will be leading the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) into the November state election. The announcement follows his expulsion…
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Shaping the future for Seabrook and Altona Meadows
Hobsons Bay council has put the call out for Seabrook and Altona Meadows community members to speak up about how to make the areas better…
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Police charge Braybrook man following heroin investigation
UPDATE – 3:00PM Major Drug Squad detectives have charged a 27-year-old Braybrook man with trafficking a large commercial quantity of heroin and knowingly dealing with…
















