Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2023 In the Autumn edition of Maribyrnong Messenger, we introduce you to Steve Phillips - a man who has left an indelible mark on our City.Take a peek at the new Civic Precinct Community Park design - the last piece of the design jigsaw that will see the 80-year old heritage Town Hall renovated, and a new civic administration building and community park developed.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2022 In the Summer edition of Maribyrnong Messenger we introduce you to the faces behind the Maribyrnong River flood response and clean-up efforts.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2022 In the Spring edition of Maribyrnong Messenger we introduce you to the Wembley Waste Warriors, we take a look cycling in Maribyrnong, find out why Council is on the move to Central West and more.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Winter 2022 In the Winter edition of Maribyrnong Messenger hear from local skating icon, Belle Hadiwidjaja. Learn more about community engagement opportunities currently open, the opening of Billy Button's Children's Centre and an update on the Civic and Community Precinct.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2022 In the Autumn edition of Maribyrnong Messenger former Mayor Bill Horricks takes you on a tour of Footscray Town Hall introducing the little known historic aspects.Learn more about how the Business Elevate Program has been helping local businesses overcome a weakness or boost a strength.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2021 In the summer edition of Messenger you'll meet Amy Fabry-Jenkins and learn about how she decided to reach beyond the paper doll roles to create a more genuine and inspired relationship with her world.Plus hear why our local community members, leaders and icons got vaccinated in Council's Choose Vax campaign.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2021 In the Spring edition of Messenger you'll get acquainted with an inspiring young local, Mohamed Semra, advocating for human rights. Find out about the exciting new development that will be coming to Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and get your comfy shoes ready for our Street Art Walking Tour of our City.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Winter 2021 In the Winter edition of Messenger you'll meet Jimmy Marwaha as he shares his heartfelt story about doing what you love.Learn more about Mari Feeds, a new meal delivery kit with a difference - all recipes were supplied by members of our community, plus all ingredients sourced from local businesses.
Maribyrnong Messenger Autumn 2021 In the Autumn edition of Messenger we introduce you to this year's Civic Award winners and our citizen's of the year, Peter and Lola Anderson, the heart of Cruickshank Park.Find out more about a new nature play space for families in Pipemakers Park and Westside Crawls - a program of progressive food experiences across local precincts within the six council's of Melbourne's West.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2020 In the Summer edition of Maribyrnong Messenger we highlight Denise Clarke, President of the Yarraville Tennis Club, introduce our new Councillors, introduce Mari-Bot – our new online communication tool, provide a Capital Works update, and much more.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2020 In the Spring edition of Maribyrnong Messenger we highlight our 2020/21 Annual Budget, and our expanded COVID-19 relief packages. These features and much, much more in this edition.
Maribyrnong Messenger - COVID-19 Edition In this special COVID-19 edition of Maribyrnong Messenger we highlight Foodbank Victoria, our Mayor delivers a message about Council's relief packages and find out how we are continuing to work to support our entire community by adjusting some of our services and taking them online. These features and much, much more in this special COVID-19 edition.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2020 Meet Lina Pahor, a humble hero who has been volunteering with Vinnie's Footscray Soup Van for the past 18 years, in the Autumn edition of Maribyrnong Messenger. Read about the inspiring locals who were recognised as part of our 2020 Civic Awards ceremony, the new weed steamer trailers that we have invested in, the Harmony Feast celebrations that are taking place in March, and much more.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2019 This Summer edition brings you man behind Humans of Seddon, Kingsville and Yarraville, plus we fill you in on the top parks to discover while the weather is warm. Find out about all the festive fun in our City over the Christmas season and hear more about the future of Stony Creek and more.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2019 In this edition we speak to Justine McAllister, who has been colouring the streets of Maribyrnong with her large-scale murals. You can also read about how you can take action on climate change, how to continue your learning through adulthood, what's on this Spring, and much more in this edition of Maribyrnong Messenger.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Winter 2019 This edition Steve Wilson, long-time member of Friends of Stony Creek, graces the cover as he tells us about why he loves volunteering. You can also read about the new rating structure, the booming manufacturing industry in Maribyrnong, what's on over winter, and much more.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2019 Get to know this year's Civic Award winners, find out about Maribyrnong's biennial Pet Expo, read about how Trish Nguyen went from the corporate world to running her own boutique cake store, and much, much more in this edition of Maribyrnong Messenger.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2018 Taking on technology, read the inspiring story of Noah Callan, find out what's on in Maribyrnong and much, much more in the Summer edition.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2018 Highlighting so many of our creative talents as a City, this edition includes a feature on Jose Ramos, one of the founders of Footscray Maker Lab; a capital works update; and details of the new StreetWORKS murals that have recently popped up.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Winter 2018 Featuring Western Bulldogs AFLW star Monique Conti on the cover, this edition is jam-packed with the latest news from across Maribyrnong.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2018 Maribyrnong's Citizen of the Year, Sister Jeanne Dwyer, is featured in this edition, along with the other Civic Awardees for 2018.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2017 Filled with summer festival fun, this edition's cover story features the one of the inspirations behind the West Footscray Festival of Colours, Pradeep Tiwari.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2017 In the spotlight this edition is Jacinda Richards, Founder and CEO of L2R, a grassroots not-for-profit organisation that provides opportunities for young people to participate in free weekly hip hop dance workshops.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Winter 2017 Iraqi-born Awse Abdulhussein graces the cover of this edition, telling her story about arriving in Australia as a refugee, aged 14.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Autumn 2017 With Melbourne Food and Wine Festival starting in March, Copper Pot Seddon's head chef Ashley Davis is featured on the cover to chat about his involvement in Eat Drink Westside.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Summer 2016 He’s protected the Queen, took former US President Bill Clinton golfing and climbed Mount Everest – this edition features Inspector Adrian Healy, whose latest adventure is discovering the diversity of Maribyrnong.
Maribyrnong Messenger - Spring 2016 In this edition, artist Matthew Harding introduces Pipedreams, and impressive sculpture located at Thomson Reserve in Maribyrnong that tells a story of the area's history.