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Donations needed for flood victims

Not-for-profit donation platform, GIVIT, is calling on Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to donate to the Ready to Learn Appeal to...

Victorian women to be honoured in art

More inspiring women will be honoured in public art across the state and Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, get the opportunity...

Take precautions this summer

Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being encouraged to understand the risks of Buruli ulcer and take precautions against mosquito bites...

Kids still battling winter viruses before start to school year

Changes to normal viral patterns have led to children continuing to be diagnosed with winter viruses, such as influenza and RSV, right throughout the...

Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups

New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia. Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia,...

Shining a light on First Nations stroke heroes

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, including to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents. Stroke Foundation is "thrilled" to add a...

Program to help manage risks

Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers, horticulturalists and apiarists an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better...

Four ways to prioritorise your cardiovascular wellbeing

This February is REDFEB, heart awareness month. In addition to encouraging people in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrong to wear red and donate, Heart Research...

Cyber security tips from the AFP to keep children safe

The AFP has released age appropriate conversations about online safety for kids aged from between five years old and 12 years old, and 13...

Feet and leg fit for 2024!

We rely on our feet and legs for most of our daily activities, so it’s understandable that so many of us suffer from pain...

United’s holiday fun

Western United kept the community active and engaged during the school holidays. Holiday camps for kids kicked off last week providing children an excellent opportunity...

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Scouts district commissioner Gerard White tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in the local government and his involvement in Scouts. Tell us a bit about...

Truganina tennis mural a hit

A 22-metre-long mural of Australian sporting legend and former world number one player, Lleyton Hewitt, has been unveiled on a tennis hit-up wall in...

My Place

Cleo Pitt, a 73-year-old from Footscray is taking major strides in her fitness goals, and encourages everyone to get walking. She spoke to Star...

New suburb for Yarraville

The iconic Bradmill denim factory in Yarraville is set for a stunning return, but not as locals once knew it. The landscape of Melbourne’s inner-west...

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Joint missing persons training on Maribyrnong

Volunteers from both the Footscray and Hobsons Bay SES units came together for a joint missing persons training session. Held along the Maribyrnong River in...

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