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Hobsons Bay City Band seeking musicians
The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band.
With COVID-19 lockdown having come to an end, musicians are encouraged to...
Maribyrnong libraries open their doors from Friday
Maribyrnong Libraries will reopen to the public on Friday for the first time since shutting down for Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown.
The libraries are strictly...
Deer on the loose in West Footscray
A stray baby deer on the loose in West Footscray this afternoon has been apprehended after leading authorities on a chase through the streets.
Investigations...
Maribyrnong to get greener
Maribyrnong Council is fast-tracking greening efforts with a $250,000 state government grant to plant more mature trees.
The grant is part of the ‘More...
Thesis found after stolen laptop retrieved
A university student has been reunited with her stolen laptop and a 47-year-old- man has been charged following a quick response by Williamstown police...
Suspicious Altona North fire
Police will investigate the cause of a suspicious fire that has badly damaged a vacant home in Altona North.
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a...
Fire engulfs Newport home
A Newport home has suffered significant damage after a fire broke out about 7.45am today.
Fire Rescue Victoria received multiple triple zero calls after...
Pitch your way to generous grants
Hobsons Bay residents, community groups, sporting clubs, businesses and organisations are invited to pitch an idea for a one-off community program, project, or initiative...
Police launch seaside summer blitz
Victoria Police has launched a high visibility operation targetting antisocial behaviour in foreshore areas where bumper crowds are expected to flock this summer.
Running from...
Talking about start-ups
Victoria University and Startup Victoria have launched a podcast in which they interview start-up founders about the realities of growing their businesses in a...
Call to shop local
As we enjoy more freedoms, I would like to encourage everyone to support our local traders by shopping locally.
Many of these businesses are...
Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
Following more than 18 months of adversity and challenges forced by the lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns, Hobsons Bay’s best businesses are being recognised in the...
State and council combine for park improvements
Maribyrnong Council and the state government have partnered to create three new and improved park spaces.
The dog park at Thomson Reserve in Maribyrnong includes...
Try your hand at bowls
Now that the days of lockdown are over, people are invited to head down and try a sport that you can enjoy for a...
Frog census count marks 20 years
Frog enthusiasts and watchers are getting ready to be on the hunt for frogs in their local area as part of the Frog Census.
The...
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Bulldogs beaten on last ball
It was heartbreak for Footscray in Victorian Premier Cricket, losing on the final ball to Casey South Melbourne on Saturday.
In the first game back...
