New grants to energise local streets and spaces Published on 12 December 2025 This round supports a diverse collection of not-for-profits, creative practitioners and local businesses through 15 grants totalling $115,500, with each grant offering up to $10,000 to deliver activities scheduled between February and June. Together, these projects will play a key role in strengthening the City’s cultural vibrancy, night-time economy and community connection. Tagged as: , Blog, Events, Media releases
Future Footscray Steering Group members appointed Published on 10 December 2025 Council has endorsed the members of a steering group to strengthen connections and collaborations across stakeholders, with the aim of having a structured approach to revitalisation in Footscray CBD. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Media releases
Ten-year Nature Plan endorsed to support Maribyrnong’s biodiversity Published on 10 December 2025 Striving towards positive outcomes for Maribyrnong’s flora and fauna is at the heart of the Nature Plan 2025-35, endorsed by Council last night. Tagged as: , Blog, Environment, Media releases, Sustainability
New growth for city trees Published on 10 December 2025 Council endorsed a new Tree Management Policy and Guidelines at the December Council Meeting, to help shape our urban forest for generations to come. Tagged as: , Media releases
Building Footscray’s creative future Published on 10 December 2025 Council has appointed Architectus as the lead design consultancy for Creative West, a project that will transform the current Footscray Library site and adjoining carpark into a vibrant cultural hub with a large performing arts venue, an expanded library and welcoming open space. Tagged as: , Media releases
Maribyrnong Libraries plan for a creative and connected future Published on 10 December 2025 Following two positive conversations with the community, Council has now endorsed the Libraries Strategic Plan 2026-30, which outlines its commitment to a creative and connected community. Tagged as: , Media releases
Planning continues for business attraction incentives program Published on 10 December 2025 Council has endorsed the decision to continue the detailed scoping and analysis rather than proceed with immediate implementation of the proposed business attractive incentive program. Work to further refine the potential incentive options and address the identified challenges will continue before a comprehensive report and recommendations are presented at the February Council meeting. Tagged as: , Blog, Business, Footscray, Media releases
Council services over the holiday period Published on 05 December 2025 The availability and opening hours of some Council services and facilities will change over the Christmas and New Year’s period. Tagged as: , Blog, Media releases
14,000 new native plants for our city Published on 05 December 2025 Council secured a Healthy Cities Landcare Grant, a Landcare Australia and Bupa partnership, to plant 14,000 native plants in our natural areas over the next 12 months. Tagged as: , Environment
Step into the joy of Christmas Published on 01 December 2025 Celebrate with festive fun right across the City of Maribyrnong this December. Tagged as: , Blog, Events, Family and children, Media releases