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Seddon’s girls push

Seddon Cricket Club is hosting a come and try day to try and get more girls involved in the sport. President Leigh Davies said they...

A paws-itive cause

Lenny the golden retriever is ready to serve his fellow pup friends at his parents new mobile pet shop cafe. ‘Lenny’s pup shop’ will be...

Surreal festival hits town

Talented West Footscray Bill Marshall resident is bringing back the Festival of Surrealism. The festival was first founded in 1978 by Mr Marshall also known...

Unemployment rates high in Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong's unemployment rate decreased in the latest unemployment figures, new data revealed. Job and Skills Australia data reveals Maribyrnong’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5 per...

Speedsters have an expensive weekend

As Victorians across the state enjoyed their long weekend and tried to stay cool, police detected 63 traffic offences in Hobsons Bay as part...

Petition sparks a cat fight

A petition asking Maribyrnong council to introduce a cat curfew has sparked debate in the community. At a meeting on February 20, the council accepted...

Water grants now open

Applications are now open for this year’s round of the Greater Western Water (GWW) Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program. Thriving Communities has been running...

Chance to join Dementia alliance

The Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance will be hosting its first Dementia-Friendly Forum. Co-founder Natalie Ive said the group are excited to welcome...

Getting back on their feet

Melbourne’s west is full of resilient people getting through tough times with the help of social enterprises. Employment and Workplace Relations and the Arts Minister...

Super Rugby training in Newport

New Zealand Rugby Union Champions The Crusaders trained at Power House Junior Rugby Union Club grounds in Newport, before playing a huge Super...

Turning trash to treasure

Altona Gate Shopping Centre has launched a used toys donation program in partnership with Moose Toys and Circonomy, to help divert unused toys away...

Have a say on port plan

The state government has released the Williamstown Local Port Area Plan, which will provide direction on the future of the precinct’s five piers and...

National Library of Australia is collecting Indian stories

The National Library of Australia is calling on Australians with Indian heritage, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to add their story and experiences...

Private houses drive dwelling approval drop

The total number of dwellings approved fell one per cent in January, following a 10.1 per cent fall in December, according to new data...

Embracing Anzac spirit

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as...

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Schwartz with will to twin

Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...

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