Connect with your community by volunteering
The number of volunteers in the west is declining according to Volunteer West, and following International Volunteer Day on December 5 they’re encouraging people...
Calls for mental health help
Hobsons Bay council is working with the state and federal governments to seek funding for specialised youth mental health services in the inner west.
Council...
Two Altona men charged following firearms incidents
Police charged two men on Friday evening as part of an investigation into a number of firearm and drug matters.
The charges follow two incidents...
Playground relocation decision
Maribyrnong council has voted to approve the restoration of the Thompson Water Gardens in Footscray Park, following the Coronial Investigation into two separate drowning...
Lifesavers win the fight
Altona Lifesaving Club has welcomed a Hobsons Bay council decision to issue parking permits to local lifesaving clubs.
Volunteer lifesavers in Altona and Williamstown will...
Summer in the bay heats up
Hobsons Bay council has planned for a free and low-cost activities in Hobsons Bay across January and February this summer.
Summer in the Bay 2024...
Australia’s favourite Christmas cake is back
The festive season is here and Australia’s favourite Christmas treat is back for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents to enjoy
Sold by volunteers in their...
Respect paramedics this festive season
Ambulance Victoria is calling on the community, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to support paramedics to continue doing their lifesaving work this...
Reform to better protect Victorians
The state government has announced the establishment of the Health Regulator, a body to help strengthen and reform health regulation in Victoria.
The Department of...
Nominations open for Victorian Training Awards 2024
The state government is celebrating the achievements of Victorians within the TAFE and training sector for the 70th annual 2024 Victorian Training Awards.
Nominations for...
Kinder kits help kids continue learning at home
The state government is giving tens of thousands of children starting kinder across Victoria next year, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, ...
Community Calendar
Classic Car & Bike Show
Preparations are well underway with the organisation of the 11th Annual Custom, Classic Car & Bike Show scheduled to...
Carolling for the community
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. An opportunity to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the year that was....
Kidsafe Victoria calls for booster seat law change
Leading safety agency Kidsafe Victoria is calling for legislative changes to make booster seats mandatory for children until they are 10 years of age...
Lifeline shares holiday support guide
Lifeline is reminding Australians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, that it is completely normal to be feeling isolated, worried or unsettled this...
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Junior rangers take to school holidays
With the school holidays under way, students living in Maribyrnong can swap the classroom for the great outdoors.
For the first time, Maribyrnong council is...
