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Petition pleads for road safety
An “urgent” appeal for community safety measures in the Joseph Road precinct in Footscray has been issued by residents following the recent death of...
Catch this Christmas lunch
The Williamstown Community and Education Centre invites everyone to its annual Christmas lunch.
Chief executive Mark Brophy and the team are excited to announce this...
Outstanding educator shines at national awards
For nine years Sasha Hill-Head has loved her career working with children, now she has been recognised for her outstanding efforts.
The Yarraville local has...
Scholarship opportunity for Maribyrnong women
A new scholarship has been established to support women from the Maribyrnong community.
Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) in partnership with Maribyrnong council have established...
Council knocks back fast tracked development
A planning permit for a nine story health centre in Footscray has been knocked back by Maribyrnong council, after it was fast tracked by...
Seaworks morgue to be restored
Seaworks Maritime Precinct has received a $150,000 grant to restore its old morgue some which executive officer Glenn Jones hopes will encourage more visitors...
Learning for employment
Laverton woman Tori Deluca has been enjoying her customised employment program at the Laverton Community Centre and is hoping it will land her a...
Summersafe heats up
Victoria Police will focus on a safety blitz at Melbourne's foreshores this summer, as an influx of locals and visitors are expected to head...
Fostering footy friendships
Former Western Bulldogs premiership player Tom Boyd is joining forces with community and gender equality organisations in the west to improve inclusivity, respect and...
New affordable housing policy
Hobsons Bay council is aiming to increase the supply of affordable housing in the municipality as part of an updated affordable housing policy.
At its...
Language festival finds Footscray
For the first time ever, VietSpeak is bringing a Language in Community Festival to Footscray, for a day of multiculturalism education and fun.
Vietspeak director...
Nature fills Seabrook centre
Six talented ladies from the Hobsons Bay Art Society have painted a mural at the newly renovated Seabrook Community Centre.
Hobsons Bay council bookings officer...
Merry makeover
Braybrook's Dinjerra Primary School is hosting its last event of the year, in one final effort to raise the funds required for a school...
Aussies asked to open their hearts and homes to Seeing Eye Dogs puppies
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are asking Aussies, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to give back this holiday season by becoming carers...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national...
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Eagles embracing challenge
Yarraville Seddon is finding its rhythm in the Western Football League women’s competition.
In their first season under new coach Emily Fox, the Eagles have...
