News
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Bayside receives ramp funding
Bayside P-12 College has been allocated nearly $2 million in government funding for maintenance work on its classrooms and facilities. The Williamstown school is one…
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Humbled and honoured to lead Hobsons Bay
What an incredible privilege it is to have been elected to represent Hobsons Bay as mayor for the next 12 months. I am humbled and…
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Mayor’s motion passes final meeting
Maribyrnong council will explore further incentives to attract business investment and develop vacant and disused properties in Footscray. A motion moved by outgoing mayor Pradeep…
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Lease opportunity at Laverton hub
Hobsons Bay council is calling community and social service organisations to express interest in leasing space at the Laverton Community Hub. Currently set up with…
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Art donation that matters
Friends Peta Ferguson and Patricia Stewart have raised $1200 for Brain Injury Matters thanks to their Pocket Art Gallery in Yarraville. The pair opened a…
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Therapy centre on the way
Construction has begun on a new radiation therapy centre in Werribee that is expected to offer patients access to one of the best equipped oncology…
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Wishing to tree to attract donations
With Christmas around the corner, the annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is underway again, including in Hobsons Bay. Run in conjunction with the Salvation Army,…
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16 Days of action
Cut outs of orange ladies will be appearing across Hobsons Bay later this month to mark a global campaign aimed at ending violence against women…
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Operation busts car thieves
Several car thieves were arrested in Wyndham last week, with police seizing a machete, imitation firearms and drugs, as part of an overnight operation. Officers…
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Truck curfews coming
Local residents have hailed the announcement that truck curfews will soon be enforced on Williamstown Road, but the bulk tanker industry has warned it will…
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State silent on Altona North station
The state’s infrastructure advisory body has recommended a train station be built at Altona North, but the state government has given no indication as to…
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Thousands discover new tunnel
Tens of thousands of people, including many from the inner west, took part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run or walk through the West Gate…
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Grima elected mayor
Councillor Diana Grima will serve as Hobsons Bay mayor for the next 12 months after being elected to the role at a meeting on Friday…
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Drink, drug drivers caught in blitz
Police caught 40 drink and drug drivers during a major road policing operation on the Princes Freeway. Operation Leviathan, which was conducted over Friday 14…
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Health workers and researchers recognised
Western health researchers and staff were acknowledged for their contributions at an awards ceremony last month, held at Sunshine Hospital. Western Health said the event…
















