The state announced a new round of grants aimed at supporting primary and secondary school students to participate in camps, sport, and excursions.

23 hours ago · Paul Hopper doesn’t sound like a two-time loser. Despite again failing to win the seat of Werribee at Saturday’s by-election, the Wyndham businessman and independent candidate has taken heart from securing nearly 15 per cent of first preference votes to come third behind Labor’s John Lister and the Liberal’s Steve Murphy in the contest to replace former treasurer, Tim Pallas, in the ...

1 day ago · Lauren Philpot (centre) with Maribyrnong councillor Susan Yengi and Footscray MP Katie Hall at the pink lady fundraising match at Rosamond Bowls Club on February 1. (supplied) 458341_01 When Lauren Philpot’s mum was battling breast cancer, both mother and daughter threw themselves into fundraising ...

2 days ago · Police are investigating a fire that gutted a Braybrook house on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a residential property on Crothers Street just after 5.30am on February 8. The unoccupied single-storey residence was completely destroyed in the blaze which ...

1 day ago · Featuring a restored Footscray Town Hall and new civic building and community garden situated on the corner of Napier and Hyde streets, the precinct was officially opened on Sunday, February 9 with a ceremony attended by Local Government Minister Nick Staikos, Maribyrnong councillors, local residents and traders.

4 days ago · The state government has opened applications for grants to help upgrade libraries, support education programs and deliver mobile library vans. Earlier this week, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos said officially opened the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grants round, with successful ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Images released by police of the car they believe was used in an arson attack on a Braybrook business last year. (Victoria Police) 457042_01 Police are investigating an arson in Braybrook on July 19, 2024. It is believed the offenders broke into the Ashley Street business about 3.14am and ...

Jan 9, 2025 · Minister for local government Melissa Horne said: ”Fair Go Rates mean households have certainty over their council rates and in 2024-25, the increase will be kept to the forecast inflation rate.”

Jan 21, 2025 · Summer in Hobsons Bay truly is one of the best times of the year. With the warmer weather, it is the perfect time to get out and about and explore all our city has to offer. In my ward of Spotswood, Council’s pop-up ‘The Village Spot’ …

May 7, 2024 · It’s been nearly two years since the devastating Maribyrnong River floods, which impacted over 500 residents, businesses and community organisations …