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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...

From earthquake victim to air force officer

Ten-year-old Abdul Khan couldn’t have known while watching RAAF cargo planes deliver assistance to survivors of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that 15 years later...

Awards for clean, fair food

Slow Food Melbourne has awarded 18 recipients with a stamp of approval and recognition of the work they do to promote local producers via...

My Place

Community leader and Hobsons Bay 2023 Citizen of the Year Nas Khan tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work in Seabrook and her connection to...

Operation summer on the horizon

Williamstown police gearing up for a busy summer period with their new summer policing framework. Senior Sergeant Vanesa Tzounas said as the warmer weather approaches,...

Contribute to the nature plan

Maribyrnong council is asking locals to contribute to its first nature plan, a 10-year plan to help the council protect and enhance habitats and...

Police investigate $21,000 fraudulent cash withdrawals

Police are investigating a series of fraudulent cash withdrawals in Melbourne's west, totalling more than $20,000. Police were told a woman attended a bank on...

Paintback proposal canned

A planning permit for a paint recovery facility in West Footscray has been knocked back by Maribyrnong council. As reported by Star Weekly, there has...

Christmas to come early in Williamstown

With Christmas fast approaching, community groups and locals are organising events to help spread festive cheer. The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its...

Petition pleads for pool

A petition has been created in a bid to save the old pool at the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club. The ‘Save Our Pool’...

Seeking feedback on social justice

Maribyrnong council has approved a draft of its Social Justice Framework, which will now go to the community for public consultation. At a meeting...

Council locks in trader meetings

Quarterly meetings been Hobsons Bay council and local trader groups will be held to issues and build relationships between all parties. In its meeting on...

Art therapy helps heal

Residents at McAuley Community Services for Women in Footscray have freshened up the roof top kitchen garden as a part of an art therapy...

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Ibarguen joins United

Sandra Ibarguen is set inject an explosion of athleticism and flair into the Western United's A-League women's attack with the Colombian striker signing on...