Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay | Star Weekly
Australians are being warned of the risks of cyber blackouts this summer as extreme heat threatens the nation’s power grid. Data from insights agency Gartner...
Work waste disposal warning | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
1 day ago · As employees head back to their workplaces after the summer holidays, many will choose to start the new year by clearing out old equipment. The Environmental Protection Authority(EPA) Victoria wants to make sure that old work equipment and office supplies are disposed of correctly. “There’s no ...
Jet-ski users told to slow down | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
1 day ago · Jet-ski users are being warned to slow down and keep clear of swimmers after a spate of dangerous incidents across the first two weeks of the year. Police say many of their call-outs so far in 2025 have related to dangerous jet-ski behaviour including speeding, travelling too close to crowded areas ...
Campfire caution | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
1 day ago · Emergency services are urging campers to ensure they are aware of current fire danger ratings after 18 people were warned about unauthorised campfires in the state’s east last month. Jamieson police and Jamieson CFA conducted a patrol of camping grounds in the Upper Goulburn State Forest between ...
Flood inquiry in hot water | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Apr 24, 2024 · Six Maribyrnong residents impacted by the 2022 floods recently presented their stories to a Federal Parliamentary Inquiry, although members of the Maribyrnong Community Recovery Association (MCRA) feel the process was unfair.
Long-serving MP remembered | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
2 days ago · One of the north-west’s longest serving members of parliament, Bob Sercombe, has died aged 75 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia. Mr Sercombe served at all levels of government within the north-western suburbs, beginning his career as a councillor for Essendon City in 1983 and 1984 ...
Council stands by residents - Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
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.
Flood change | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
May 7, 2024 · It’s been nearly two years since the devastating Maribyrnong River floods, which impacted over 500 residents, businesses and community organisations …
Council rates cap to keep costs low | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Jan 8, 2025 · Council rate increases capped for next financial year o reduce pressures on household budgets. 416968_01 Council rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year to reduce pressures on household budgets. Minister for local government Melissa Horne said ...
Back to back break-ins | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Dec 27, 2024 · The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is counting the cost of two robberies in the space of two days. Thieves allegedly broke into the ASRC’s Footscray headquarters about 7am on Tuesday, November 12 and again about 2am on Wednesday, November 13, damaging property and stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods and essential supplies the charity provides to asylum seekers, refugees and ...