Hobsons Bay council has moved to reassure residents that its core services won’t be affected while its chief executive is suspended pending a WorkSafe ...

1 day ago · Hobsons Bay council has moved to reassure residents that its core services won’t be affected while its chief executive is suspended pending a WorkSafe investigation. At an unscheduled Saturday meeting late last month, councillors voted to suspend Hobsons Bay chief executive Aaron Van Egmond after ...

Feb 7, 2025 · 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 ...

4 days 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 ...

3 days ago · Residents of an Altona North home had a narrow escape overnight after multiple gunshots were fired at their property. Officers responded to reports of gunshots heard near Mills Street about 1.45am on Wednesday, February 12. After arriving at the scene, police discovered multiple shots had been fired ...

1 day ago · Announced on Friday, February 7, the in-principle agreement between the AEU and Victorian TAFE Association aims to back the existing workforce and encourage a new generation of TAFE teachers by delivering an upfront pay rise and then additional 1.5 per cent increases every six months over the life of the agreement, along with changes to the classification structure.

Feb 6, 2025 · Looking for fun, active, and safe activities for your kids? The Royal Yatch Club of Victoria weekend and after-school programs are here to keep them entertained and engaged all term long. On offer are water-based activities for endless fun in a safe, supervised environment. Accessible for all skill ...

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’ …

Oct 19, 2023 · More than 500 properties were impacted when the Maribyrnong River breached its banks in October 2022. Hundreds of residents were displaced, with many still unable to return to their homes and others managing ongoing challenges with insurance and repairs.