News
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Changes to Hobsons Bay Home Library Service
A new Home Library Service will be introduced by the end of the month in Hobsons Bay, as a result of increased demand on the…
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37 road offences were detected in Hobsons Bay over the long weekend
A series of offences, including 11 unlicensed drivers and 12 unregistered vehicles, were detected in Hobsons Bay over the long weekend, as part of a…
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Festival of Colour back on in 2022
West Footscray’s Festival of Colour is back on again in 2022. Coinciding with the Indian festival of Holi, where one of the main features is…
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Have your say on the future of Ballarat Street’s pop-up park
Maribyrnong council is seeking community feedback on whether a pop-up park in Yarraville should remain a permanent fixture. The pop-up park was established on the…
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Community legend recognised
Rodney Johnstone has been named Maribyrnong council’s 2022 Citizen of the Year for his continual and tireless community service. Mr Johnstone was recognised during the…
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Traffic disruptions to impact the west this week
A series of traffic disruptions caused by the West Gate Tunnel Project will be impacting motorists in Hobsons Bay this week. Williamstown Road Road, Spotswood…
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Skinner reserve upgrade nearing completion
The Skinner reserve redevelopment project is nearing completion, with the first rolls of turf laid on the upgraded oval last week. The $3 million upgrade…
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Hobsons Bay council celebrates Cultural Diversity Week
Hobsons Bay council will be celebrating multiculturalism across the city with a range of activities and events for Cultural Diversity Week. Cultural Diversity Week will…
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Hobsons Bay council welcomes Labor’s commuity battery pledge
Hobsons Bay council has welcomed Labor’s pledge to install a community battery if they are successful at the next election. Last week, March 8, Labor’s…
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Serious drainage issue finally acknowledged by Hobsons Bay council
Hobsons Bay council have agreed to address drainage issues in Altona, after the long standing concern was brought to council via a petition during the…
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Councillor Column – Cr Daria Kellander
It was a pleasure to attend the International Women’s Day event on Tuesday 8 March. The event recognised 20 women who were nominated by their…
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Drowning warning for children
Experts are warning parents and carers in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and across the state to check around their homes for potential hazards to help reduce…
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My Place: Franca Di Pietro
Hobsons Bay resident Franca Di Pietro has recently completed her first novel, a drama/thriller called ‘Life with a Psychopath’. She speaks to Molly Magennis about…
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Houli paving the way
Former AFL premiership footballer Bachar Houli will launch this year’s Brimbank Readers and Writers Festival on March 17 with his inspirational autobiography book ‘Bachar Houli:…
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Victoria University innovating for a sustainable future
This year’s International Women’s day has shined a light on the Victoria University (VU) RISE initiative, which has 43 female researchers working on ways to…
















