News
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Re-connecting with each other post-COVID
As a local government councillor and through insights gained as a mental health occupational therapist, I am extremely aware of the personal and social consequences…
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My Place
Braybrook’s Matthew Ferguson has been expressing himself through hip-hop dance for about 11 years as a way to overcome his intellectual disabilities, with his dance…
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Upskilling the state’s electrical workforce
The state government is set to invest $7.2 million into Victoria’s Continuing Professional Development [CPD] program for electrical workers across the state. The support means…
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Free kinder spots available
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay families with young children are encouraged to look into enrolling their child into the newly announced free kindergarten program. Early Childhood…
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Calling for young people’s voices
Young people aged between 15 and 19 who live in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are encouraged to take part in the annual Mission Australia Youth…
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Knowing the stroke signs can save lives
It was during breakfast with his kids in November of 2020 when Stewart Grieg heard an unusual sound. The Werribee resident had woken up that…
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Grants available for local trade organisations
Eligible trader groups and business chambers are encouraged to apply for the third round of grants under the Business Chambers and Trader Groups program. Up…
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Club remembers key contributor
The Williamstown Seagulls Football Integration Development Association [FIDA] Football Club community has remembered Ray Horsburgh AM as a valuable supporter of the club. The former…
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Sharing support
Woolworths and Share the Dignity are calling on Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents to participate in a Dignity Drive following an increased need across Victoria…
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Report calls for a co-ordinated approach to a greener Footscray
Ensuring a greener and more sustainable for Maribyrnong was the focus of Monash University student Emma Ward during her time within the Victorian Parliamentary Internship…
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Blazing a trail for greater canopy
Altona Meadows trail users will soon have more shade on their trips, with Hobsons Bay council planning to plant 320 native species along Skeleton Creek…
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Partial removal of ‘itchy bomb’ trees endorsed
Hobsons Bay council has adjusted its plans to remove and replace all of the Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees along Twyford Street in Williamstown, following a…
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Study details high prevalence of psychological violence in community sport
Two Victoria University [VU] researchers have led a new national study into the prevalence and frequency of violence against children within community sport in Australia,…
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Milestone opening for Altona College
The Altona College community celebrated the official welcome of one of its newest members – the new Senior Centre building. Altona MP Jill Hennessy, Williamstown…
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Council endorses Laverton social housing funding bid
Plans for a new social housing project in Laverton took one step closer to becoming reality, with Hobsons Bay council providing approval for the Hobsons…
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