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Yarraville Community Centre Chatty Cafe
The Chatty Cafe Scheme is all about helping get people chatting to build and encourage social connections within the local...
Community Shade grants to be implemented in Williamstown community
Community Shade grants are set to help more of the Williamstown community stay safe in the sun this summer.
The sixth round of these grants...
Live performances in Hobsons Bay this weekend
Live & Local Hobsons Bay is a city-wide program to create vibrant outdoor spaces and retail precincts featuring local musicians and performers.
There will...
Williamstown visitor information centre back open
The Visitor Information Centre at Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown is back open.
The centre is currently open Thursday to Monday from 11am to 3pm.
If you...
Army jumps into parachute training
There were spectacular scenes as Australian Army soldiers practiced jumping out of aircraft at the RAAF base in Point Cook and near Avalon Airport...
Hobsons Bay council animates how wader birds migrate to the area
Hobsons Bay city council have released an animation showing the migration of wader birds.
Wader birds feed on the shores in the area. The smallest...
Maribyrnong council releases list of best culinary treats in Footscray
Maribyrnong Council has released a list of the best and cheapest places to eat in Footscray, with cuisines from all over the world to...
Artists can apply now for Maribyrnong City Councils First Nations Creators Program
City of Maribyrnong residents can apply now for the First Nations Creators Program.
Council is inviting professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists based in...
Man charged with 122 offences
Police have charged a Laverton man with more than 120 offences following a series of thefts from houses under construction.
The man, aged 45, allegedly...
ASRC releases book giving a voice to Asylum Seekers
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) has released a new book capturing the stories of those who have lived experience of seeking asylum.
'Seeking Asylum:...
Hobsons Bay mum has self-published her own children’s book
A Hobsons Bay mum of two has self-published her own children's book, inspired by a life-changing caravan trip she embarked on with her family.
In...
Footscray’s Volunteer West Marijke Fotia wins Emerging Leader of the year
Footscray’s Volunteer West regional program manager has been awarded Emerging Leader of the year at the Third Sector Awards.
Marijke Fotia has been at Volunteer...
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...
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Lion cub birth sends a roar across the west
Werribee Open Range Zoo roared with pride when it announced the birth of its future king or queen of the jungle.
The lion cub was...
