News
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Hundreds of energy related fines delivered in 2021
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) are encouraging Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay businesses to ensure they are up to date with energy-related safety measures. New data has…
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Machinery operators urged to look up
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay operating heavy machinery are urged to be aware of overhead powerlines following a series of close calls across metropolitan Melbourne. Energy…
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Race is on to find Victoria’s fittest fur family
The search is on for Victoria’s most active fur family. The Lost Dogs’ Home has launched the inaugural Pet Fitness Challenge, urging Victorians to get…
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Celebrate World Wetlands Day
Residents are encouraged to join the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre as they celebrate World Wetlands Day. World Wetlands Day is an international milestone to recognise…
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Investigation into public and community housing complaint handling
The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into how public and community housing complaints are handled. The investigation will examine if the current complaint handling…
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Councillor Column – Cr Bernadette Thomas
The recent Royal Commission into Crown Casino in Melbourne made some significant observations about the impact of gambling in our community. Gambling, including pokies (or…
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Maribyrnong women breaking the bias during WWII
To celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day, Public Record Office Victoria is holding a free online talk focusing on young women ammunition workers in Footscray.…
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Highpoint
Highpoint is running a ‘Lunar Lounge’ to celebrate the Lunar New Year and year of the tiger. Running until February 13, a range of pop…
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‘It’s my home now’: Hobsons Bay resident officially an Australian citizen
Altona North’s Sue Kim Lim was among more than 16,000 people across the country who officially became Australian citizens on January 26. Originally born in…
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Refugee kids take part in their first lifesaving patrol at Williamstown
A group of teenagers who have immigrated to Australia or have parents who were born overseas, took to the beach on Saturday for their first…
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Police appeal for assistance after a string of grass fires in Maribyrnong
Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a string of grass fires in Maribyrnong. The first incident occurred on New Year’s…
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Historic boat to be restored in Spotswood
A historic World War II Royal Australian Air Force search and rescue boat will be restored in Spotswood. The 48 foot boat was transported on…
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Cameras catching drivers out in Maribyrnong
Drivers in Maribyrnong are feeling the full force of the law, with six cameras in the area being listed in the top 50 for the…
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Public dental care wait times in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have skyrocketed
Waiting times for public dental care in Victoria have skyrocketed due to COVID restrictions, with residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay heavily impacted. According to…
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Bulldogs come close to their first win
Despite a close game, the Western Bulldogs fell short against an undefeated Fremantle in the AFLW. The Dogs were hot on Freo’s heels throughout the…
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