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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Secret life of pets

Pet owners across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have shared their unique insights and opinions on pet ownership, attitudes, and experiences...

Patrol push for waste reduction

Litter collection volunteer group BeachPatrol Australia are calling for more volunteers to join the movement. With collection groups in Williamstown and Altona, the groups clean...

New service centres opening in Laverton and Seabrook

Laverton and Seabrook residents are invited to come along and celebrate the launch of two more Council+ centres. Hobsons Bay council's Council+ centres allow residents...

Cautiously confident duo begins rally for cancer

Today, two Hobsons Bay residents, David Berner and Robert Mason set off on a two week journey to raise money for cancer research. Vice president...

Vic Uni management defends redundancy process

Victoria University management is standing firm behind its rejection of claims that key union officials are being deliberately sacked ahead of new staff bargaining. A...

Terry Tran is a young man on a mission

Terry Tran is on a mission to make the world a better place for all. The Braybrook College student, who was honoured earlier this year...

Million dollar facelift for Maribyrnong childcare centre

An extra 40 childcare places will be created when Maribyrnong River Children’s Centre’s million-dollar overhaul is completed early next year. The refurbishment will include reconstruction...

Maribyrnong Council seeks CCTV feedback

Public feedback is being sought on the use of CCTV cameras by Maribyrnong council. A report to a recent ordinary council meeting noted the council...

Food drive for asylum seekers

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre at Footscray is this month hosting its annual festive food drive to feed more than 1500 people over the...

Powerline fines now enforceable

Energy Safe Victoria has received the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils which fail to keep trees clear of...

Yarraville community members ready to get chatty

Yarraville community members are encouraged to have a chat and watch a movie with fellow community members as part of an upcoming Yarraville Community...

Wet launch for splash park works

Maribyrnong swimmers of all ages will soon have new facilities to enjoy, with Footscray MP Katie Hall and Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran and councillor...

Highlighting top crime concerns

More than 200 Hobsons Bay community members have highlighted the top four community safety concerns as part of a Victoria Police community sentiment survey....

Distributor crossing a bridge too far

Property owners pushing for a tunnel beneath the Maribyrnong River say three new bridges to be built as part of the Western Distributor will destroy...

Motoring mentors needed

Maribyrnong council is on the lookout for mentor drivers to help young learner drivers who face barriers achieve the driving experience required to apply...

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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...