Language festival finds Footscray
For the first time ever, VietSpeak is bringing a Language in Community Festival to Footscray, for a day of multiculturalism education and fun.
Vietspeak director...
Nature fills Seabrook centre
Six talented ladies from the Hobsons Bay Art Society have painted a mural at the newly renovated Seabrook Community Centre.
Hobsons Bay council bookings officer...
Merry makeover
Braybrook's Dinjerra Primary School is hosting its last event of the year, in one final effort to raise the funds required for a school...
Aussies asked to open their hearts and homes to Seeing Eye Dogs puppies
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are asking Aussies, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to give back this holiday season by becoming carers...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national...
How to keep fraudsters at bay
Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being urged to be on the lookout for impersonation scams to avoid handing over their...
Beyond Blue and Lifeline link up to support more Australians
Lifeline and Beyond Blue are linking up under a new partnership to make it easier and more efficient for people, including those in Maribyrnong...
Give your pets the most important gift of all this Christmas
Pet owners, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being urged to make sure their furry family members’ microchip is up to date...
Strengthening integrity
An updated Ministerial Code of Conduct was introduced on Friday, December 1, to strengthen and extend the standards of ethical behaviour expected of ministers,...
Boost for independent schools
Students across the state, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will get access to new and expanded facilities with the second round of...
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Christmas On The Lawn
Christchurch Newport is hosting their Christmas event for all to enjoy. Come along and soak up some Christmas cheer with live...
Grants for dementia friendly projects available
Communities across Australia, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will benefit from Dementia Australia grants to support efforts to become more dementia-friendly.
Applications for...
Protection for those building a home
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who are building or renovating their homes, are covered with a new Building Legislation Amendment which...
Toilets flushed with colour
The Footscray Primary School bathrooms have been given a makeover by local artist Lady Mohawk, as part of the $20 million rebuild of the...
Free puppy training
If you’re like me and are lucky enough to have a dog, you’ll know what a special part of your family they are.
They’re...
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On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
