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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Twins chance to win

It might seem like deja vu because the Twins Charter Little League Development Baseball Team has once again made it to nationals and needs...

Support for food relief program

The Duke Street Community House (DSCH) has continued to advocate its plight for food relief funding as the threat of closure hangs over its...

Bad romance a good win

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga was the song of choice for Shona Baker, winning her the People’s Voice Award at this years’ 5X7 Art...

Mother’s Day in nature

Hobsons Bay residents with green thumbs including families, mums and kids, now have a new activity to take part in on Mother's Day, if...

Chill at the climate cafe

Youth mental health service provider Orygen has partnered with Museums Victoria to address climate distress among young people with a series of climate cafes...

Marooned in the west

Suicide prevention play Marooned will soon make its way to the west, sparking conversations about suicide and life but not death. Producer Rohana Hayes said...

Policy pushing for equitable sport

Maribyrnong council has endorsed its draft of a new Fair Access Policy, which looks at ways to improve access to, and use of, community...

Champion Rd challenge continues

Williamstown residents battling to keep Champion Road open feel those in charge of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) have not listened to their...

Footscray Hospital exterior complete

The facade of the new Footscray Hospital is now finished, following the completion of fitting the exterior glass panels. The state government said 7,500 glass...

Girls left behind in financial schooling

A female-led recruitment social enterprise operating across Melbourne’s west has joined calls to improve financial literacy standards among school-aged girls. Earlier this month...

Kids keep running

It was 2022 when Kingsville Primary School mums, Martine Friend and Narelle McIlroy, created a running group for girls to improve their running. Two students...

Police investigate Melbourne West hit run

Police are investigating after a hit run in West Melbourne this morning. It is believed a cyclist was travelling along Dynon Road about 8.55am, when...

My Place

South Kingsville Community Centre manager Alex Jedlicko tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work and personal life. Tell us about your work at the South Kingsville...

Say hello to a lamp post

Maribyrnong council is now trialling Hello Lamp Post, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, which acts as another engagement tool with the community. Council said...

Budget boost for projects

Two of the biggest projects ever undertaken in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will open in 2025 after years of planning and construction. The 2024-25 state...

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United bolsters defence

Western United has fortified its young defensive core ahead of the A-League women’s season with the signings of Bulleen Lions stars Isabel Dehakiz and...

Crusaders go again