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Safety under control

Maribyrnong police say they can understand why the local community is feeling unsafe due to the recent crime activity , however they are adamant...

Junior champs’ taekwondo joy

Three local children won gold at this month’s Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo, where they were among nearly 850 athletes. Yarraville’s Fred Pace, 15,...

Five decades of volunteering recognised

June Ivory has spent more than half her life volunteering at Footscray Hospital. The 91-year-old was last week recognised by Western Health for 50 years...

The Footscray Mail: Bulldog’s 1954 VFL premiership

The Mail heralded the club’s first premiership 62 years ago as a “dazzling pennant win”, dedicating five pages to the Bulldogs’ success. The paper declared...

A humble beginning

Magistrates Court family violence respondent practitioner and Maribryonong young entrepreneur, Omnia Suleman, is the first to tell you her success is not built on...

Couples flout Williamstown gardens wedding fee

Hobsons Bay council is holding a meeting with celebrants in a bid to stop couples holding weddings without a permit in the Williamstown Botanic...

First stage of Bradmill development approved

A dream for a new $51 million and 3.6-hectare housing development in Yarraville has taken a major step towards becoming a reality. At Maribyrnong council's...

Crackdown on builders

Victoria's domestic building industry is facing a major regulatory crackdown after the collapse of Porter Davis sparked chaos for hundreds of home buyers. The state...

Friend hitches a ride

As heavy fog descended upon Melbourne earlier this month, the savannah at the Werribee Open Range Zoo transformed into a scene straight out of...

Asbestos fragments found

Asbestos fragments have been found along the foreshore areas of Cyril Curtain Reserve and Hatt Reserve, Williamstown. Under the guidance of WorkSafe, Hobsons Bay...

More support for flood-affected businesses available

The state and federal governments have announced a joint $877 million Recovery Support package supporting flood affected businesses, farmers, and not-for-profits to rebuild and...

Keeping safe on the water

Boaters and paddlers across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are urged to be aware of the three main tips to stay...

Residents urged to continue bike riding trend

The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is calling for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents, as well as all Victorians, to continue the bike...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

First Nations initiatives funding in Victorian state budget

First Nations initiatives were winners in the Victorian state budget 2022-23 handed down on Tuesday, May 3. The government said the budget contains $400...

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A safe festive feast for pets

Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...