Fringe is back
Maribyrnong council has announced the return of Fringe Westside, back from Tuesday, October 3 until Sunday, October 22.
Council said this year's line-up promises a...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay hit hard by manufacturing job losses
An employment crisis is looming in the western suburbs with new figures showing almost one in 10 manufacturing jobs disappearing in the past year.
Victoria’s...
Altona Lions Club celebrates 50 years
Lions Club of Altona is 50 years old this year and 97 past and present members and friends marked the occasion with a dinner...
‘Landmark’ statue missing
Residents of Bunbury Street in Footscray are calling for the return of a “local landmark”.
A statue of a discus thrower had been displayed in...
Portraits document social distancing
A Kingsville photographer is putting the human face on the social isolation being forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strict social distancing rules have all but...
Grant helps new dads boost parenting skills
Forty new dads will have the chance to boost their skills and confidence after a grant worth almost $80,000 was awarded to a Footscray-based...
Senior students’ skills put to the test
The General Achievement Test (GAT) will look different for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay VCE and VCAL students this year with students’ literacy and numeracy...
Sandy shore tours
This summer holidays bring the kids to meet Sam the Seadragon and join Matt the Diver to discover some of the tiny creatures that...
Reconciliation week celebration
In the lead-up to National Reconciliation Week, not-for-profit community health agency, cohealth is hosting one free event in Braybrook to encourage unity in the...
Urgent call for blood donors
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent national call for donors, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to roll up their sleeves...
Fuel up for a long summer trip without breaking the bank
With Christmas and Boxing Day done and dusted for 2023, many people will be hitting the road for a summer getaway.
Fuel prices have been...
Electric car plug to council
A convoy of electric cars rolled up to last week’s Hobsons Bay council meeting, with drivers seeking $300,000 funding for charge points and dedicated...
Altona boating community to receive upgrades
Boating facilities will be upgraded at 14 sites across Melbourne, including in Victoria.
The upgrades are part of the state government's recently released Victorian Recreational...
Altona burger challenge stacks up
It’s game-on for punter versus burger.
Altona Sports Club this week introduced the “Alpha and omega burger and shake challenge”.
Anyone who can polish off a...
Draft GenCost report open for consultation
A new draft annual report by CSIRO and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows that even though renewables are still the cheapest new-build electricity,...
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United bolsters defence
Western United has fortified its young defensive core ahead of the A-League women’s season with the signings of Bulleen Lions stars Isabel Dehakiz and...
