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Heart organisations unite

The Heart Foundation and Heart of the Nation are joining forces in a bid to improve the survival rate from out of hospital cardiac...

Centre works to begin

Work at the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will begin this year, with early works planned for centre in HD Graham Reserve in Altona Meadows. Hobsons...

Smart garden recognition

On the heels of being recognised as a community champion winner at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards in 2023, My Smart Garden has been chosen...

Arrest made after aggravated burglary and police car ramming

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary and ramming of a police vehicle in Williamstown this morning. Investigators...

A taste of creativity

Maribyrnong council will present an afternoon of music and live performance in the heart of Footscray on Saturday, April 6. ‘Get a Taste of Creative...

Altona soccer club burglary leaves detectives offside

Hobson’s Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary at a soccer club in Altona earlier last month. Investigators have...

Building Fire on Orange St

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a building fire in Williamstown North shortly after midnight on Friday, April 5. FRV said crews arrived to find...

Composting at community centre

Yarraville residents now have access to new community composting hubs at the Yarraville Community Centre (YCC). YCC chief executive Christine McCall said the new hubs...

Satisfaction high with Maribyrnong

Satisfaction with Maribyrnong council rates slowly below the average metro Melbourne mark in the 2023 annual community survey. In its meeting on Tuesday, March 19,...

Hospital needs feedback

Maribyrnong council is seeking community feedback on what should be done with the old Footscray Hospital site. The state government currently owns the majority of...

A united sport uniform

One primary school in Hobsons Bay has connected to its traditional land by holding a traditional smoking ceremony to launch its new sport uniform,...

A full circle trip

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first flight around Australia, Sun Theatre owner Michael Smith will take off on a solo journey around...

Push for railway workshop world heritage listing

The Newport railway workshop has been a part of Victoria’s history for 134 years, which is why Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill thinks it...

Hazardous concerns

A Spotswood community member has highlighted growing community concern regarding the proper regulation of the Newport Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) and pipelines. Rex Allum...

Tour de Lifestyle fundraiser

Residential housing company, Lifestyle Communities, has raised more than $150,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation at its annual ‘Tour de Lifestyle’ fundraising event. This...

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Team of years revealed

Grand finalists Werribee Districts and Hoppers Crossing have led the way with Western Football League division 1 team of the year nominations. The pair had...