New mayoral advisory panel
The state government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2024, with 10 mayors from across Victoria including Maribyrnong.
Comprising mayors from urban,...
More employment outcomes to come for LGBTIQ+ Victorians
LGBTIQ+ communities and jobseekers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will soon have more access to safe and inclusive employment services.
Employment...
Seddon: Maribyrnong council urged to clean up dirty lanes
Seddon residents are demanding that Maribyrnong council acts on the poor state of streets and laneways.
Seddon Street resident Stephen McIvor-Smith said repeated requests for...
Designs released for Footscray Early Parenting Centre
New designs have been unveiled and preparation is underway for the Footscray Early Parenting Centre upgrade.
Minister for Health Martin Foley and Member for Footscray...
Calder United trio join Western United A-League Women side
Three attacking players have joined Western United's inaugural A-League Women's side.
Stacey Papadopoulos, Harriet Withers and Raquel Deralas have all been key players for Calder...
Add a personal touch to Christmas decorations
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season.
Getting into the festive spirit...
Julia Gillard launches her book My Story in Yarraville
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has high hopes for women in positions of leadership in Australia but believes there is much work to do.
Launching...
Oriental Hotel: Show of support for 1854 building’s preservation
More than 300 Williamstown residents on Sunday rallied against the possible demolition of the former Oriental Hotel on the Port Phillip Woollen Mill site.
At...
Tanna puts West Footscray director on verge of Oscars history
A film co-created by West Footscray director Bentley Dean is on the verge of making Oscars history after being shortlisted for the 2017 Academy...
Williamstown North Primary School’s $1m lift
One of Hobsons Bay’s fastest-growing schools has received more than $1 million in state government funding for four new classrooms.
Williamstown North Primary School has...
Maribyrnong council seeks feedback on the future of festivals and events in the municipality
Maribyrnong Council is seeking community feedback on the adoption of an updated Festival City Policy that would allow for more ‘dynamic and contemporary’ festivals...
Makeup free for a cause
Miss World Australia state finalist, Altona Meadows’ Lakshana Soopaul, is part of a campaign to go makeup free on July 3 to raise money...
Community Calendar
Book sale
Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of...
West Footscray: Death row dog Xango wins reprieve
A Great Dane puppy on death row has been spared, despite being declared a dangerous dog after his owner pleaded guilty to having a...
West’s first food truck hub and bar rises in Kingsville
The west’s first food truck hub and bar is rising with the arrival of West Side Best Side.
Opening in Kingsville this Friday night (November...
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Maternal health services survey open
The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service.
On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...
