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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...
Aakriti’s leadership award
Suzanne Cory High School student Aakriti Malhotra has been recognised for her leadership and community work.
Aakriti, who lives in Seabrook, is in year 10...
Operation tackles anti-social behaviour
Police will be out in force in Footscray in the coming months as part of an operation aimed at cleaning up the area and...
It’s beginning to feel like Christmas
Maribynong’s Christmas program has been announced, with a range of activities running throughout December for the whole family to enjoy.
The council’s new initiative, MARIality,...
Cafe joins United family
A West Footscray cafe run by a mother and son duo has won a Western United partnership valued at $50,000 for the 2021-22 A-League...
Altona North, Altona Meadows libraries temporarily closed
Altona Meadows and Altona North libraries will be temporarily closed after both branches had a positive COVID case.
Both branches will be closed for deep...
Man dies following chainsaw incident
A gardener has died after losing control of a chainsaw while pruning tree branches at a Footscray property.
The incident occurred after 10am last Thursday...
Regional All Abilities Inclusion Sports Day to be held at Altona Sports Centre
Five councils in the west are coming together to launch the All Abilities Regional Inclusion Week, with the week kicking off with a sports...
Pilot program aims to bridge employment gap
A pilot program has been launched in Melbourne’s west to help improve rates of employment among mature aged women, who represent the largest group...
Designs released for Footscray Early Parenting Centre
New designs have been unveiled and preparation is underway for the Footscray Early Parenting Centre upgrade.
Minister for Health Martin Foley and Member for Footscray...