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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Flood inquiry in hot water

Six Maribyrnong residents impacted by the 2022 floods recently presented their stories to a Federal Parliamentary Inquiry, although members of the Maribyrnong Community Recovery...

Calling for camera action

Air quality in Maribyrnong has long been an issue, one which local community group Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) has been at the forefront...

A journey back to childhood

Sydney-based visual artist and photographer, Hameed Akinwande has captivated Melbourne with his first solo exhibition and book launch titled ‘Let the Boys Play’ (LTBP). On...

Man charged following stabbing in Maribyrnong shopping centre

Westgate Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged stabbing at a shopping centre in Maribyrnong on Sunday, April 21. It is...

Shoot out stalls opening

After months of back and forth between Moon Dog Craft Brewery and Maribyrnong council, it seems there is no happy ending following a last...

Asbestos confirmed at 14 sites

The total number of asbestos-affected sites in Hobsons Bay has been finalised at 14 sites, following the confirmation of contamination at a further five...

Marching for Anzacs

The Footscray RSL hosted its annual Anzac Day march on Sunday, April 21. Beginning at 11am, the procession began at Victoria University, completing its journey...

Marching for justice

More than 80 members of the Hobsons Bay community marched on Tuesday, April 9, in support of Techno Park residents currently at threat of...

Affordable homes

Across the state, people are grappling with the high cost of housing. At a local level, approximately 30 per cent of residents living in...

Setting sun seeks filmmakers

The 11th annual Setting Sun International Film Festival (SSIFF) is calling for entries for its annual festival. This year the festival will be held from...

My Place

Award winning local author Louise Karch tells Jennifer Pittorino about her new book. Tell us why you decided to come to Australia from Canada. I had...

Stabbing at Highpoint Shopping Centre

Emergency services responded to a stabbing in Maribyrnong on Sunday, April 21. It is understood two males were involved in a physical altercation inside a...

Man charged over ‘targeted’ fatal shooting at shops

A 40-year-old Newport man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murder over a fatal shooting of a man at a strip...

Man arrested for dangerous driving

Police have arrested a man for driving dangerously on the wrong side of the road through numerous Melbourne suburbs including Williamstown and Richmond on...

Multicultural media funding

Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will receive support to tell their stories through the state's vibrant multicultural media outlets. The state government...

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Exum, Giddey, Vasiljevic in Boomers squad

Three western suburbs natives, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum and DJ Vasiljevic are still in the mix for the Australian Boomers team for the Olympics. Basketball...