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From 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...
Odyssey nears an end | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
1 day ago · 23/10/2024. Cade Lucas. Cezary Carmichael and Leo Norman didn’t grow up near the Maribyrnong River, but both say they wouldn’t be where they are now without spending time there as kids. Where Carmichael and Norman are now is Adelaide, on the final stretch of an epic bike ride and bird watching journey around Australia that doubles as a ...
West Gate Bridge collapse remembered | Maribyrnong & Hobsons …
2 days ago · At 11.50am on October 15, 1970, a span of the West Gate Bridge, then under construction, collapsed, killing 35 workers and injuring 17 more. Survivors, their families and members of the union movement were among those who gathered under the bridge on Douglas Parade last Tuesday morning, where a permanent memorial containing the names of those who died in the collapse, is attached to a concrete ...
Bulldogs show some fight | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
1 day ago · Tara Murray. Footscray’s young middle order stood up when it was needed to ensure the side came away with a draw on Saturday in Victorian Premier Cricket. After being set 331 for victory by Camberwell, the Bulldogs were in trouble at 3-1 and then 5-18. The middle order stuck strong with the Bulldogs batting out their 90 overs and finishing 7-202.
Grigg’s rewarded with rising star nomination
1 day ago · Western Bulldogs excitement machine Elaine Grigg was as stunned as anyone when it was announced that she was the AFLW round eight rising star nominee. Grigg, became the first Kenyan-born AFLW or AFL player to be nominated for the award, for her performance against Carlton. She laid a match-high 10 tackles, kicked a goal and had a career-high 13 ...
Flood change | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
May 7, 2024 · Cr Sarah Carter. It’s been nearly two years since the devastating Maribyrnong River floods, which impacted over 500 residents, businesses and community organisations in our municipality. In my 15 years as councillor, the October 2022 flood was the worst weather event on record and our community is still healing from the devastation caused.
Flood surveys sent out | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Oct 15, 2024 · The survey is being circulated by the Maribyrnong Community Recover Association (MCRA), a community group born out of the 2022 floods which inundated homes when the Maribyrnong River burst its banks on October 14. MCRA president and local resident, Madeleine Serle, said the surveys were an attempt to explain and garner support for three ...
Mayors past and present contest Maribyrnong
Sep 20, 2024 · Controversial former upper house MP, Catherine Cumming, and former Labor mayors John Cumming and Cameron McDonald are all attempting comebacks, while current mayor Cuc Lam and sitting councillors and former mayors Michael Clarke and Anthony Tran are also standing. A total of 38 candidates will contest this year’s election in Maribyrnong, the ...
Maribyrnong's new mayor - Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Nov 14, 2023 · Jennifer Pittorino. Councillor Cuc Lam has been elected as mayor of Maribyrnong for the next 12 months. The Stony Creek Ward councillor was promoted from her 2022-23 position as deputy mayor at a council meeting on Wednesday, November 8. Cr Lam beat councillor Bernadette Thomas for the mayoral position, receiving the majority of votes.
Williamstown to star in new television series
07/10/2024. Local resident Peter Newbury came across the television series All Her Fault being filmed on location at Williamstown Beach last month. (Peter Newbury) 435944_01. Williamstown is once again being used as the backdrop for a major screen production, with the new TV series ‘All Her Fault’ being filmed around the suburb. Billed as a ...