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Libraries closed for public holiday
All Hobsons Bay Libraries branches will be closed for the public holiday on Thursday, January 26. The 24-hour return chutes will remain open at all…
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Treaty talk in Footscray
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay First Nations allies are encouraged to hear about the progress of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria’s treaty negotiations at an…
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Positive results of coastal police presence
Hobsons Bay Acting Inspector Ely Reynolds has said police have been pleased with the results of a bolstered police presence in Altona and Williamstown as…
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Footscray’s premier produce on display
Footscray residents with a taste for fresh produce are welcome to sample three edible gardens opening in the west next month. Open Gardens Victoria are…
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WorkSafe Awards finalists announced
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 2022 WorkSafe Awards. Winners will be announced at an event at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom on 23 February,…
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Closer look at soil health
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay gardeners are encouraged to take advantage of Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria’s new soil screening service GardenSafe. Through the service, gardeners…
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Free kinder for 2023 launches
More than 2750 early childhood services across the state are offering the Free Kinder program for Victoria’s three-and four-year-olds this year, including at early childhood…
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Small-size art prize registrations open
Hobsons Bay and western Melbourne artists are encouraged to apply for this year’s Hobsons Bay Arts Society 5×7 Art Prize. Registration sessions will be held…
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Police charge Yarraville boy following aggravated burglary
A 17-year-old Yarraville boy has been charged over an alleged aggravated burglary in Yarraville. Police said a Mill Avenue home was broken into shortly after…
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Victoria Police to embark on mass recruitment drive
More than 40,000 people who have expressed interest in pursuing a career in policing, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will be contacted as…
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Third block of hearings to commence on Robodebt scheme
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are invited to tune into the The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme’s third block of public hearings. Public…
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Flood review concerns
Hydrology and flood warning expert and former Melbourne Water engineer Geoff Crapper has described the terms of reference of Melbourne Water’s review into the Maribyrnong…
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Grants contributing to community growth
Greater Western Water [GWW] has awarded a number of grants to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay organisations through its inaugural Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program.…
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DJ talent coming to Seaworks
Williamstown’s maritime precinct Seaworks will be vibrating with deep base of techno and house music as part of an upcoming music festival this weekend. Boiler…
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Attempted citizen’s arrest following Yarraville aggravated burglary
A Yarraville resident attempted to make a citizen’s arrest following an aggravated burglary in the early hours of Tuesday, January 17. Police said the resident’s…
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