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Community service on the move
Maribyrnong residents are reminded that customer service help will not be available at the Footscray Town Hall while redevelopment works are underway. Maribyrnong council’s customer…
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Animal adoption drive
Right now, there are too many animals in Victorian shelters – animals who want and deserve loving homes. To get as many animals as possible…
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Call to arms for volunteers
Residents across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are being called on to help bring volunteer levels back to pre-pandemic levels. A new state government campaign called…
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Vouchers for kids to get active
Applications are now open for the next round of the state government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program. Vouchers of up to $200 are open to…
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Junior Landcare holiday fun
With National Biodiversity Month around the corner, Junior Landcare has announced a new Find-a-Word activity sheet for some school holiday fun. The latest activity would…
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Masks no longer mandatory on public transport
The state government has announced masks are no longer be mandatory on public transport, taxis, rideshares or tourism vehicles. Restrictions eased from 11.59pm on Thursday,…
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Visions for better spaces
Hobsons Bay council has endorsed a draft plan for a potential future vision of the Brooklyn and Altona North townships and areas. During its meeting…
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Return of state’s dining and entertainment program
The state government has re-introduced its popular Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program, allowing Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to save money on…
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Masterful art entries welcomed
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay artists are encouraged to start preparing their entries for the 2023 Footscray Art Prize. Applications for the biennial visual art prize…
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New sounds from Seddon composer
Seddon trumpeter and composer Peter Knight used isolation and grief as sources of creative fuel to bring his new album ‘Shadow Phase’ to life. Dropping…
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Calder United trio join Western United A-League Women side
Three attacking players have joined Western United’s inaugural A-League Women’s side. Stacey Papadopoulos, Harriet Withers and Raquel Deralas have all been key players for Calder…
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Be safe around the water this long weekend
Whether you’re backing the Cats or the Swans this AFL grand final long weekend, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are reminded to be safe in,…
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Taking action against beach waste
Altona community members are invited to help clean up Altona Beach next month to encourage action against pollution. A group of Year 9 Westbourne Grammar…
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Extra trams and trains to handle bumper crowds
The state government and Victoria’s public transport operators are gearing up for their biggest week in two years with passenger numbers set to swell for…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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