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Work underway on new walking and cycling path
Work has started on a new walking and cycling path along Harris Street in Yarraville.
Harris Street will be closed between Cowper Street and Whitehall...
Prize puts Footscray firmly in the frame
The winning entries in the 2021 Picturing Footscray Photography Prize have been announced, with votes still open on the people’s choice award.
‘Every Which Way’...
Mayors elected
Maribyrnong Council has elected its youngest every mayor, while Hobsons Bay’s longest serving councillor has been returned to the top job for the third...
Community Calender
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...
Online petitions on Maribyrnong agenda
Maribyrnong Council is responding to digital advances by considering a move to accepting online petitions.
The council is looking to modify its governance to accommodate...
Dog headquarters barking again
The doors of VU Whitten Oval have opened to the public again following the latest covid lockdown across metropolitan Melbourne.
The Club’s main reception, Barkers...
Maribyrnong explores sustainable energy options
Maribyrnong Council has eyed off neighbourhood-scale energy systems as a potential future pathway towards energy and financial self-sufficiency.
Outgoing mayor Michael Clarke said the power...
Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill elected to third term as mayor
Long-serving Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill has been elected to his third term as Hobsons Bay mayor.
The Strand Ward representative is Hobsons Bay’s longest-serving...
Footscray Night Market returns this December
The Footscray Night Market will return next month, offering cuisines from around the world each Friday night.
Held in Railway Reserve from 5-10pm, the night...
From the archives
10 years ago
November 16, 2011
It's supposed to be the happiest time in a woman's life, so why do so many become engulfed with feelings...
Police seize illegal motorised bikes
Police have seized three illegal motorised pushbikes following a police chase in Altona on Thursday.
Westgate highway patrol were aided by Airwing in the pursuit...
Social housing demand soars in west
More than 17.000 people are waiting for social housing in the west of the state, including in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
The state government recently released...
Cherry on the cake
An inner-west comedy web series tracing the rollercoaster ride of early parenthood is returning for a second season.
‘Sonia & Cherry’, written, directed by and...
Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards winners
Hobsons Bay’s best businesses have been recognised for their efforts in providing excellent service despite the dramatic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
The winners of...
Maribyrnong Council seeks input on LGBTIQA+ Strategy
Maribyrnong Council is calling for community input into its new LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan.
The Council is aiming to understand how it can help...
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Nominations open for Victorian Sport Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards.
Presented by the state government and Vicsport, the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) aim to acknowledge...
