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Support for Victorian carers
The federal government is investing $900,000 in a grants program to increase local support for the more than 700,000 unpaid carers across the state,...
Have a say on the National Housing and Homelessness Plan
The Federal Government wants your say on the National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
On August 7, the first day of Homelessness Week 2023, Housing and...
Dementia and palliative care – meeting the need in Australia’s future
Palliative Care Australia and Dementia Australia have framed nine recommendations to deliver better quality of life to people, families, and carers travelling life’s journey...
Views sought on reserve upgrades
Maribyrnong council will seek community feedback on the proposed updates to both Shorten and Barrett seserves in Footscray.
The previous master plan was endorsed in...
New aquatic strategy in place
The Maribyrnong community is being encouraged to have its say on council's new aquatic strategy.
During the August 15 council meeting councillors discussed the significant...
VU and commUnity+ new partners
Victoria University (VU) and Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (commUnity+) have established a new alliance, which they will strengthen critical services in the west.
commUnity+...
Bulldogs barking ahead of AFLW season
With the AFLW season quickly approaching it’s time to check in on how the Western Bulldogs are approaching the year.
Harper Sercombe chatted with...
Cultural threads
Local artist and designer Jennifer Tran is calling on the Vietnamese community to take part in a collaborative art project that celebrates traditional Vietnamese...
My Place
Maribyrnong activist Madeleine MF Serle tells Jennifer Pittorino about her new found career and connection to Maribyrnong.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what...
Support needed through state council meeting
Maribyrnong council supported three motions to be put to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), for the State Council Meeting, which provides an opportunity...
Pair charged after drugs, cash and cloned plates seized from stolen car
Police have charged a man and woman after drugs, cash and cloned plates were seized from an allegedly stolen car in Tullamarine this morning.
A...
Pop-up blood donor centre coming to Williamstown
Red Cross are encouraging the people of Williamstown and surrounds to make an appointment for the next local opportunity to donate blood.
Lifeblood’s pop-up donor...
First glance into Footscray metro tunnel
New Metro Tunnel stations are in the works, as architectural elements are being finalised for the five new stations inside a Footscray warehouse.
The warehouse,...
Fighting ageism with art
Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is soon to be hosting its annual public art competition, Art Against Ageism.
Marketing manager Katie Levine said the...
All of the books and boots
5000 books and 240 footy boots is the number of units donated last year to Gap Youth & Community Centre in Alice Springs, from...
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More accessibility for a day out on the water
Boaters throughout Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will find it easier and more accessible to enjoy a day out on the water,...
