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New biosecurity strategy keeping Victoria prepared
The state government has released a new framework to further strengthen the state’s biosecurity systems from the paddock to our borders.
Victoria will face intensifying...
Celebrating the best in Victorian medical research
The state government is shining a spotlight on the best and brightest in Victoria’s medical research community - with submissions for the 2024 Premier’s...
Asbestos warning
Two decades on from a landmark national ban on the use of asbestos, the state government is urging Victorian employers and tradespeople, including those...
Supporting teachers
The state government is supporting pre-service teachers at schools in rural and regional Victoria and special schools across the state, including in Maribyrnong and...
Virgin announces Uluru flight
Virgin Australia has announced a return to Uluru, expanding the airline's domestic network with two new direct services connecting the iconic destination with Melbourne...
Community pantry welcomed
The Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona is the newest location in Hobsons Bay to receive a community pantry.
Manager Karen Ingram said...
Let joy bloom in concert
The Westgate Concert Band are hosting a concert to celebrate the spring of flowers and upcoming festive season.
Social media manager Philippa Saunders said 29...
Fireworks forecasted in Footscray
Maribyrnong council hopes locals will head down to Footscray Park on Sunday, December 31, to bring in the new year.
Proceedings will begin at 9:30pm...
Seabrook scores as a family friendly suburb
Seabrook is one of Australia's most premier premier suburbs for family living according to a new report.
The Property Credit report named Seabrook the third...
Grateful for my second mayoral term
As I reflect on over a decade of service in the community, I am grateful to my colleagues for their faith in me and...
Grant brings on the dance
Footscray's L2R Dance has been granted $50,000, by Bank of Melbourne Foundation which will go towards funding two programs in 2024.
Founded by Jacinda Richards,...
Exploring extreme weather
Victoria University is hosting an exhibition at its Footscray campus, titled Extreme weather in Melbourne’s West: stories from culturally diverse communities.
The exhibition is part...
New years dream melts
Jim Boras is known as Mr Softy in the Maribyrnong area, serving ice cream and gelati every weekend.
The family business started with his dad...
Council supports 16 days of activism
Hobsons Bay council is supporting 16 Days of Activism, the global campaign against gender-based violence.
The campaign runs from International Day for the Elimination of...
Call for community art space
Maribyrnong artist Sally Walshe also known as ‘LaDY MoHaWK’ has created a petition to include a community art gallery in the new Footscray library.
The...
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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...
