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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

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...

Flood change

It’s been nearly two years since the devastating Maribyrnong River floods, which impacted over 500 residents, businesses and community organisations in our municipality. In my...

ADHD app wins

Footscray university student Mason Cao has won Apple’s WWDC24 Swift Student Challenge, for the creation of his an app designed to help those with...

Orchestra hailed a success

Musicians from across the inner west recently gathered at the Williamstown Town Hall for the first official performance of the Inner West Symphony Orchestra....

Volunteers recognised

Nominations are once again open for the Fraser Volunteer Awards, run by Fraser MP Daniel Mulino. Dr Mulino created the awards last year to...

Women take the helm

The Williamstown Sailing Club (WSC) held a special Saturday race which put women at the helm to order to encourage more women to take...

Sporting finalists score big

The 2023 Victorian Sport Award (VSA) finalists have been announced across 18 categories, including three finalists from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. These awards recognise and...

Federal funding welcomed

Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay schools are among 60 state schools that will receive federal funding for essential upgrades. Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook and...

Mother’s Day scam alert for shoppers

The state government is reminding Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to be extra cautious when buying gifts this Mother’s Day, with...

Local government reforms introduced

A code of conduct, stronger sanctions for misconduct and mandatory training could apply to Victorian councillors if reforms to the local government act pass...

Hidden heroes behind 1.5 million reports.

Crime Stoppers are saying thank you to Victorians for coming forward with 1.5 million reports of crime or suspicious activity. Currently, someone contacts Crime Stoppers...

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Tips to avoid trouble

EPA Victoria is offering tips and advice to local businesses to ensure they do the right thing by the environment. Environmental damage caused by industrial...