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Marking Men’s Health Week in Maribyrnong

Published on 06 June 2025

Council is proud to support Men’s Health Week from 9-15 June 2025, encouraging men of all ages to take positive steps toward improving their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Tagged as: , Blog, Community Centre, Events, Lifestyle, MAC, Media releases

Braybrook and its people celebrated through textile art

Published on 05 June 2025

A community-engaged arts residency by artist Phong Chi Lai and supported by Council invites locals to contribute to the final touches of a collaborative textile banner that celebrates the creativity of our community and honours the natural environment.

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Braybrook, Community Centre, Events

Strengthening community resilience through emergency preparedness

Published on 03 June 2025

Residents are invited to participate in the upcoming Community Preparedness Day, an event designed to empower the community with essential knowledge and tools for emergency preparedness.

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Transforming Footscray Wharf into a vibrant community space

Published on 23 May 2025

Following upgrades to the Footscray Wharf in 2022 – including a new 230-metre-long timber boardwalk as its centrepiece, with a fixed lower landing and floating pontoon to provide access to the water – Council is implementing further upgrades to facilities and amenities to revitalise the Maribyrnong River waterfront.

Tagged as: , Footscray, Improvement works

Council advocates for public transport investment in Footscray CBD

Published on 22 May 2025

Maribyrnong City Council is calling on the State Government to invest in a dedicated public transport interchange in Footscray CBD. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, support sustainable growth, and improve the overall public transport experience for the community.

Tagged as: , Footscray, Media releases

Connecting communities with National Volunteer Week

Published on 19 May 2025

Council is celebrating our volunteers and the incredible contribution they make to our community.

Tagged as: , Blog, Braybrook, Footscray, Kingsville, Maribyrnong, Media releases, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray, Yarraville

Construction begins on the new Footscray Trugo Pavilion

Published on 15 May 2025

The upcoming redevelopment of the Footscray Trugo Pavilion is a thoughtful fusion of past and present, with construction expected to begin in late May – honouring the site’s rich heritage while delivering a contemporary, inclusive space that will serve the community for generations to come.

Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Improvement works, Media releases

Concept designs for the Austin Street Seddon Pop-up Park trial

Published on 30 April 2025

Following requests from the community for more greenery and open space in Seddon, Council is preparing to install a temporary pop-up park in Austin Street, and we want to know your preference for a partial or full closure of the street’s west end to accommodate the temporary open space.

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Council calling for clean air measures for West Gate Tunnel stacks

Published on 16 April 2025

Council is urging the State Government to prioritise community health and immediately commit to installing effective filtration systems as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

Tagged as: , Blog, Environment, Improvement works, Media releases

Maribyrnong’s creativity sector soaring to New Horizons