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Thousands walk against family violence
Thousands of people, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, marched on the streets of Melbourne on Friday, November 24, in solidarity with victim-survivors of…
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Regional jobs record high
Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Victoria’s regional unemployment…
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Water safety makes a splash
With summer holidays fast approaching, more young Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will be able to understand water safety through the extended…
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Community Calendar
Musicians welcome Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Rehearsals are held under the directorship of Wayne Bowden OAM every…
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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…
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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 Awards…
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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 in…
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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 Hobsons…
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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 and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 deeply…
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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,…
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