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Jump, run, play! Celebrate Children’s Week with active fun

Published on 20 October 2025

Council is calling the young and the young at heart to join a series of fun and free activities to celebrate Children’s week running from 18 to 26 October.

Tagged as: , Family and children, Media releases

Feedback wanted on future lease terms for Bulldogs children’s centre

Published on 15 September 2025

Following community feedback earlier this year, Council is now seeking for community insights to support the development of an updated head lease for the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre in Footscray.

Tagged as: , Blog, Family and children, Footscray, Media releases

New kindergarten to be named in honour of Cr Sarah Carter

Published on 23 July 2025

Following a community consultation process, Council has voted in support of naming the newly developed kindergarten at Maribyrnong Community Centre the ‘Sarah Carter Kindergarten’.

Tagged as: , Blog, Family and children, Maribyrnong, Media releases

Beyond books: learning how you like to use a library

Published on 30 June 2025

Libraries are for everyone and should support the needs of their communities, which is why Council is beginning a conversation about how Maribyrnong’s five libraries can continue to support our growing population.

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Blog, Braybrook, Family and children, Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Media releases, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray, Yarraville

Fostering health and wellbeing this autumn

Published on 13 March 2025

Active Maribyrnong is offering three programs in March aimed at ensuring all community members, regardless of age, ability, or experience, have access to free physical activity initiatives.

Tagged as: , Family and children, Lifestyle, Media releases

Embrace the journey: Maribyrnong celebrates Cultural Diversity Week

Published on 12 March 2025

Council will host a series of engaging, free events to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week in the City of Maribyrnong from 17 to 23 March 2025.

Tagged as: , Events, Family and children, Media releases

Little Africa Night Market lights up Footscray

Published on 28 February 2025

Footscray is set to come alive with a feast for the senses at the Little Africa Night Market on Saturday 15 March. This event will transform the heart of Footscray into a cultural hub, celebrating African heritage with a diverse line-up of food, fashion, and entertainment.

Tagged as: , Blog, Events, Family and children, Footscray, Media releases

Event grants to activate our City

Published on 31 January 2025

The recipients of the third round of Council’s Love Your West Grants have been announced, with 18 grants totalling $165,525 awarded to a range of not-for-profits and businesses across the City of Maribyrnong.

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Residents invited to celebrate official opening of new Civic Precinct

Published on 30 January 2025

Following two years of renovation and restoration works to return the historic Footscray Town Hall building for community use, the new and improved space, the Civic Precinct and Community Hub, is now complete.

Tagged as: , Events, Family and children, Footscray, Improvement works

New Year’s Eve spectacular at Footscray Park

Published on 26 November 2024

Our annual New Year’s Eve event delivers the perfect opportunity for families and visitors from all over Melbourne’s west to enjoy the festivities away from the late-night city bustle, with a 9.30pm fireworks show.