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Little explorers learn nature
The kids at Laverton Community Children’s Centre visited a local creek for their first excursion since COVID-19, to learn how to protect the environment. Educational…
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Investigation under way into Brooklyn death
Police have begun investigations into the death of a man in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 27. Emergency services attended a Primula Avenue address just after…
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Altona police station officially opened
The new Altona police station has been officially opened, allowing local police to continue serving the Hobsons Bay community long into the future. Police minister…
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Motorists caught out on the roads during the long weekend
A total of 74 traffic offences were detected across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay during the Anzac Day long weekend as part of an extended police…
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Maribyrnong outdoor dining program extended
Maribyrnong councils outdoor dining program will be extended until November this year to allow for community consultation for a permanent Outdoor Dining Policy. There are…
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Electric buses roll out in the west
The first two Kinetic electric buses will go into service over the next few weeks across the western suburbs, with the first route available taking…
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Maribyrnong mayor named as one of the members on the 2022 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel
The new 2022 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel has been named, featuring a mayor from Melbourne’s west. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane made the announcement…
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Increasing trees in the west
Thousands of new trees will be planted across the west by November thanks to a program funded by the state government to help tackle climate…
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Breaking down the election for residents in the west
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents will be voting in the seats of Gellibrand and Fraser at the May 21 federal election, but who exactly will…
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Free solar training for Victorians
Free training in solar installations will be available through the state government’s Free TAFE initiative to meet renewable energy demands in Victoria. The ‘Working Safely…
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Lest we forget
Thousands of people gathered around Williamstown’s Cenotaph this morning as part of Anzac Day commemorations organised by the Newport RSL Sub-Branch. About 2,500 people from…
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Household spending on the rise
Household spending across Australia, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, has increased by 7.7 per cent in February 2022, compared with the same time last…
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Victorian kids at risk
Alarming statistics released by Kidsafe found that nine out of ten Victorian children, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are not safe in the…
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New program helping over 50s get back into workforce
Senior residents in Melbourne’s north-west, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will have access to a new training program designed to support residents find employment pathways.…
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Community connection is key
Note from Hobsons Bay council: The column which was published on April 21 was not authored by councillor Matt Tyler and did not reflect his…
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