News
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Hobsons Bay budget adopted
Community feedback and state government legislation prompted some changes to the 2025-2026 Hobsons Bay budget which was adopted last week. After being left out of…
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Maribyrnong’s plastic free month
Maribyrnong council is calling on the community to take part in Plastic Free July (PJF) – a global campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastics. The…
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Travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs
Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs at the Wyndham Cultural Centre these school holidays. Dinosaur Time Machine will teach youngsters about the science of…
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Dance the night away for a good cause
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish will host a dinner dance fundrasier. Proceeds will be donated to two local charities – Give Until it Hurts…
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Perón and pirouettes
An upcoming youth ballet production will share the story of Eva Perón, with rehearsals in Melton and a performance in Moonee Ponds. A group of…
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Make your home easy to find in an emergency this winter
As winter sets in across Victoria, Ambulance Victoria is urging the community to take simple steps to make their homes easier for paramedics to find…
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Viking age treasures set for display
The Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking Age discoveries and archaeological finds from the United Kingdom this century, will soon go on display…
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Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there has been a concerning rise in bowel…
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Gas hot water to be phased out
Under new state government rules, from March 1, 2027, when a gas hot water system reaches the end of its life, it must be replaced…
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New energy rules for rental properties
From March 1, 2027, new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards will apply to rental properties and public housing – saving renters potentially thousands of dollars a…
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Ranger roles available across the state
An opportunity to work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation, including in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, is now open. Parks Victoria is on…
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Digital tool to help younger people avoide stroke
Stroke Foundation is proud to support Love Your Brain – a free, evidence-based digital tool designed to help Australians understand and manage their risk of…
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Police survey to close soon
Time is running out to contribute to the annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey. The survey will close Monday, June 30, so those who so…
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Road rule reminder
RACV is reminding Victorian motorists that from Tuesday July 1, they will be required to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when passing incident…
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Tourists spend record amount
International travellers spent a record $9.3 billion in Victoria in the year to March 2025. The figures are included in the latest data from Tourism…
















