News
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Interculturalism in Maribyrnong
Having arrived in Australia as a refugee in 1978, the journey of adapting to a new country while also staying true to my roots resonates…
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A year in review
Hobsons Bay council’s 2022-23 Annual Report and Financial Statement has been released after being approved at the October council meeting. The annual report outlines council’s…
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A first for an old tradition
Williamstown little athletes took time out from a busy track and field schedule at the weekend to connect with the Indigenous heritage of the local…
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Runway group makes noise
The No 3rd Tulla Runway campaign has made its way to Maribyrnong, in a community forum. The event was held on Tuesday, October 24, in…
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Hear the Scottish sound
The sound of the pipes will once again be heard in Williamstown, when the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival returns to Williamstown. On Saturday,…
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STEAM centre open for business
Hobsons Bay council’s first Centre of Excellence opened to the community in Altona Meadows on Saturday, October 21. More than 3200 people attended the event,…
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Help grow the economy
Community consultation is now open on the Economic Development Strategy that will help grow and transform the Hobsons Bay economy over the next five years.…
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Have a say on tourism
Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to help shape Hobsons Bay’s tourism strategy for the next five years. Hobsons Bay council said tourism is a…
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Advice to avoid scams
Scams are a hot issue in the community and for very good reason. Scams are so prolific that they’ve become an everyday event in most…
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Rainbow shines across the west
The best of western Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ community has been celebrated at the 2023 Western Rainbow Awards, including many winners from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The…
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Pedestrian injured following hit-run collision in Sunshine
Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit-run collision that left a Footscray man with serious injuries in Sunshine last week. It is believed…
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Rescission ends division
The controversial decision to include a trial bike path as part of the reconstruction of Summerhill Road has been rescinded. The decision to include cycling…
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Level crossing voices
Hobsons Bay council has supported the appointment of 30 community members to the Level Crossing Removal Community Interest Groups (CIGs). These CIGs will become community…
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Tennis achievements soar
The Maribyrnong Sports Academy emerged victorious at the Victorian Tennis Awards, taking home awards for Coaching Excellence and Most Outstanding School. Head of the tennis…
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Excellence in education
Rotary Altona City recognised seven of the region’s best teachers at the sixth annual Hobsons Bay Rotary Teacher Awards held on Tuesday, October 10. Rotary…
















