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WEBFrom trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma. 17/07/2024. Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...
Community Calendar | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB1 day ago · At 43 Mason Street, Newport. 9391 8504, [email protected]. Positions vacant. Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill the treasurer’s role as well as other voluntary positions.
Newport locks in coach, Houli | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB1 day ago · 30/09/2024. Bachar Houli. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) Tara Murray. Newport has signed a new coach and a three-time AFL premiership player as it prepares for life in Western Football League division 1. The Panthers last week announced that this season’s coach Rodney Van Riet wouldn’t return to the club next year.
Quirky history with Barb McNeill | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB5 days ago · Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s new columist. Her first rollicking adventure is a tale of pirates, gold and justice during the Gold Rush. Plunder and pillage by Barb McNeill. On 2nd April, 1852, the Nelson, a 603 ton barque commanded by Captain Walter Wright, was anchored near the …
Brodie making his own way | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB5 days ago · 26/09/2024. Reikken Brodie. (Supplied) Peter Howe. Reikken Brodie was a frustrated kid for years watching his younger sister, Honor, train and play netball, coached by their mother Mary. He finally got his chance on court as a fill-in in under-13s. “My first touch was a ball I punched out of bounds, my Dad, a footy convert, chipped in and ...
Learn how to recycle textiles | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB4 days ago · 27/09/2024. Sarah Girn is the founder of Pat and Jeans Place, and she will be running two textile workshops. (Damjan Janevski) 431596_03. Pat and Jeans Place will host a free textile recycling workshop and used clothes swap at the Eco Living Centre in Wyndham Vale on Saturday, October 19. The workshop will run from 2-3pm, while the clothes swap ...
New aquatic strategy in place | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEBAug 18, 2023 · During the August 15 council meeting councillors discussed the significant role aquatic facilities play in community life and physical wellbeing, and agreed to receive another report following the community feedback.
Affordable housing draft enforced | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Jennifer Pittorino. Hobsons Bay council has moved to address the ongoing housing crisis after adopting its Draft Affordable Housing Policy Statement. During council’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11, councillors said putting the draft policy statement on public exhibition has come at an important time. Councillor Matt Tyler said it is good to see ...
Rates and charges among highest | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEBApr 6, 2021 · Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay ratepayers are in the top 10 for paying the highest average residential rates and charges in metropolitan Melbourne. Maribyrnong came in at No. 4 and Hobsons Bay at No. 7 out of 22 metropolitan councils, according to Victorian councils’ budget documents for 2020-21. …
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WEBWilliamstown’s Tyler Van Niel has turned a childhood passion into a published reality, debuting his first book at 20-years-old. “The House at Rosemond Place...