Celebrating Maribyrnong’s local conservation heroes Published on 18 May 2021 To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are acknowledging the incredible work volunteers do in the City of Maribyrnong. Tagged as: , Environment
Local students help paint Footscray Published on 12 May 2021 Footscray City Primary School received a fresh lick of paint when students joined renowned artists, Heesco and Chuck Mayfield, to paint a large 40 metre wide by 10 metre high mural on the back wall of the school’s gym. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Family and children, Footscray, Improvement works
West Set Returns in 2021, 10-20 June Published on 12 May 2021 The City of Maribyrnong is excited to welcome the return of their beloved winter warmer series of live music events with the third instalment of West Set – a nine-day music festival taking over the inner west this June. Footscray’s unique venue density makes it the perfect location to host the festival, which will this year showcase over 60 diverse acts across 14 venues, all within walking distanc Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Hand-engraved core sample wins the 2021 Footscray Art Prize Published on 10 May 2021 Northern Territory based artist Lee Harrop has been awarded the $10,000 Footscray Art Prize for her sculptural work that interrogates the mining industry using a hand-engraved core sample. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Events, Footscray, Lifestyle, Media releases
Mapping a safer Maribyrnong for women and gender diverse people Published on 03 May 2021 Maribyrnong residents will now have an opportunity to help Council understand how public spaces can be more inclusive for everyone to enjoy leisure, sport and play. Tagged as: , Blog, Family and children, Lifestyle
Skinner Reserve Redevelopment Kicks On Published on 23 April 2021 The Western Bulldogs have partnered with Council on a shared $3 million project to redevelop Skinner Reserve in Braybrook. Tagged as: , Blog, Braybrook, Family and children, Improvement works, Media releases
Have your say - powering ahead as a smart city! Published on 22 April 2021 This year Council will be developing a dedicated Smart City Strategic Framework & Implementation Plan to build upon several successful smart city projects - have your say on the project. Tagged as: , Media releases
Council Plan, Proposed Budget 2021-22, and Revenue and Rating Plan Published on 20 April 2021 At tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed three key strategic Council documents to go out to the community for public exhibition – the Draft Council Plan 2021-25, Proposed Budget 2021-22, and Revenue and Rating Plan. Tagged as: , Blog, Media releases
Introducing Mari Feeds Published on 20 April 2021 A new meal delivery kit is hitting the streets of Maribyrnong, but with a difference – all recipes are supplied by members of our community, plus all ingredients sourced from local businesses! Tagged as: , Blog, Braybrook, Events, Family and children, Maidstone, Media releases, West Footscray
Explore the ecosystems of the mighty Maribyrnong River Published on 15 April 2021 Read more about the six-part 'Biodiversity Workshop Series' Council has created in collaboration with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey about the Mairbynong RIver. Tagged as: , Sustainability