Footscray CBD renewal plan gets green light Published on 25 September 2025 Council has endorsed the Footscray CBD Place Plan 2025/26, signalling a renewed commitment to revitalising the heart of Footscray through strong collaboration with community stakeholders, service providers, and local businesses. Tagged as: , Footscray, Improvement works, Lifestyle, Media releases
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
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
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. Tagged as: , Blog, Events, Family and children, Lifestyle, Media releases
Creative West one step closer with Federal Government funding support Published on 23 January 2025 Council has welcomed a $5 million commitment from the Federal Government to support the design phase of Creative West – a proposed new vibrant cultural precinct in Footscray – with funding to be matched by Council. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Footscray, Improvement works, Lifestyle, Media releases
Dive into summer fun at MAC Published on 24 December 2024 Maribyrnong residents and visitors are invited to make a splash this summer with a series of exciting Dive-in Cinema sessions at the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC), offering a unique indoor movie experience for all ages. Tagged as: , Lifestyle, MAC, Maribyrnong, Media releases
Get active in Maribyrnong this spring and summer 2024 Published on 01 November 2024 As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s the perfect time to discover fun, new, and wide-ranging health and wellbeing options throughout the municipality – completely free – as part of upcoming Active Maribyrnong initiatives. Tagged as: , Events, Family and children, Lifestyle, Media releases
New festival season kicks off next month with support from Council Published on 21 August 2024 Council will be investing $125,000 to support a dynamic mix of festivals and activations for the 2024/25 event season. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Blog, Events, Family and children, Lifestyle, Media releases
Olympians inspire Maribyrnong’s Winter Warrior Series Published on 15 July 2024 This winter you are invited to take part in Council’s two week fitness challenge, the Winter Warrior Series. Tagged as: , Blog, Community Centre, Events, Family and children, Lifestyle, Media releases
Draft Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Policy Driving a Greener Future Published on 10 May 2024 Council has updated its Electric Vehicle Charging Policy to proactively tackle the need for more accessible and diverse EV infrastructure. Tagged as: , Blog, Environment, Lifestyle, Media releases, Sustainability