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More COVID-19 exposure sites in Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong
Update: Forty-six of the 79 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases reported today have been connected to Melbourne’s western suburbs.
COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said...
African community helping Melbourne’s west
A Footscray-based organisation supporting African Australians is feeding the homeless and people of all backgrounds in Melbourne's west during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Africause has teamed...
Free books for little ones in lockdown
A Williamstown North man who writes and illustrates children’s books for charity as a hobby is giving local families free hardbacks during lockdown.
Daniel Corcoran...
Woolworths Millers Junction COVID-19 exposure periods broadened, again
Update: Nine of today’s 80 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases have been linked to the Newport and Altona North cluster.
COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar...
Celebrating our open spaces
Hobsons Bay is blessed to have great open spaces. From coastal trails, scenic reserves, meandering rivers, sweeping grasslands and beloved neighbourhood parks – we...
Sister’s vaccine message
She lost her brother after he contracted COVID-19 and struggles being in lockdown at her Seddon home but 90-year-old Francesca Catroppa still finds reasons to...
Three teens charged following Maidstone alleged armed robbery
Three teenagers have been charged following an alleged armed robbery in Maidstone on Monday night.
Two teens were arrested in West Footscray yesterday about 10.15am.
A...
Woolworths Millers Junction a COVID-19 concern
The times of COVID-19 exposure at Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North have been broadened as health officials' concern about the site grows.
The health...
My Place – Cas Bukor
Williamstown's Cas Bukor is often seen with a camera and her dog, Poppy. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
What's your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I came...
Fundraising for Afghanistan
A Williamstown man is raising funds to support the people of Afghanistan.
Oliver Tripodi last week started a MyCause fundraising campaign, Olly's Run for Afghanistan,...
Single-use plastics banned
Single-use plastics will be banned and could be turned into bins, park benches and playground equipment under a policy endorsed by Maribyrnong council.
Councillors last...
Calls for Newport testing
Health officials have made renewed calls for people connected to the Newport Football Club to come forward for COVID-19 testing.
On Monday, COVID-19 response commander...
Kororoit Creek viewing deck open
A Kororoit Creek viewing deck at Hosken Reserve in Altona North has opened to the community.
The deck was partly funded by $1.8 million donated...
New COVID-19 exposure sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North and the cohealth Footscray lift have been identified as tier one COVID-19 exposure sites.
The health department said anyone...
Over 40 COVID-19 exposures sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Update: Ten of Victoria’s 71 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases reported today are connected to the Newport cluster.
COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said 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...
