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Local artist wins prestigious sculpture award
A West Footscray artist has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Montalto Sculpture Prize.
Jos Van Hulsen has been a sculptor for over...
Altona youngster selected to represent School Sport Victoria Football Team
A young Altona resident has been selected to represent the School Sport Victoria 12 years and under soccer state team.
Robert Kutlesa, who plays for...
New water stations across Maribyrnong to be installed
Seven new water stations will be installed across Maribyrnong to help locals reduce disposable single-use plastic.
In a collaboration with Greater Western Water, the Choose...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay Council’s collaborate for All Abilities Inclusion Sports week
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are among five councils in the west coming together for All Abilities Regional Inclusion Week.
Sporting associations and providers in the...
New Footscray Jobs Hub connects jobseekers to construction workforce
The state government has launched a new Footscray Hospital Jobs Hub that will connect people seeking employment the construction workforce.
Minister for Training and Skills...
Yarraville Community Centre is reconnecting the local community with their Chatty Café
The Yarraville Community Centre (YCC) is encouraging social connections reducing loneliness through their Chatty Café.
An Australian charity, the Chatty Café Scheme encourages all sorts...
Altona, Williamstown Life Saving Club compete at Mt Martha
Lifesavers from Altona Life Saving Club (LSC) and Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club competed in back-to-back senior and junior aquatic sport carnivals at Mount...
Wetlands facility, aquatic centre are top priorities for council
A wetlands facility and a new aquatic centre are among Hobson Bay council’s advocacy priorities for the coming 12 months.
Council adopted the Hobsons Bay...
Altona MP Jill Hennessy announces she will not seek re-election
Altona MP Jill Hennessy has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2022.
In a statement posted to her Facebook today, Ms Hennessy wrote...
A chance to say thanks to frontline healthcare workers
Posters thanking frontline healthcare workers are available for city of Maribyrnong businesses to put up and display.
The posters are available to local businesses...
Maribyrnong student selected for school sport Victoria team
A Maribyrnong College student has been selected as a member of the School Sport Victoria 12 years and under soccer state team.
Analise Petersen will...
Police appeal for witnesses following a Footscray drowning
Police are appealing for witnesses after a toddler drowned in Footscray earlier this year.
The three-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a pond at Footscray...
New Maribyrnong Town Hall designs released
Draft concept designs for Maribyrnong’s renovated Town Hall have been released to the public.
Council is moving into the next phase of planning for the...
Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay vaccination rates plateau
Vaccination rates in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay plateau as other local government areas (LGA) in Victoria surpass the 90 per cent double dose target.
Hobsons...
Historical Kingsville property open for expressions of interest
A unique 1930’s Kingsville property is open for expressions of interest, presenting a rare opportunity for potential buyers.
The nine bedroom house is rich...
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Airport prepares for holiday passenger surge
Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne Airport expecting a significant increase in traveller numbers.
International...
