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 Published on 16 April 2025 The City of Maribyrnong’s creativity sector has been given a strategic direction for the next five years with the endorsement of Council’s new creativity strategy, New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Blog, Media releases
Feedback sought on naming a kindergarten after Cr Sarah Carter Published on 16 April 2025 Council has identified a potential facility to name in recognition of the late Cr Sarah Carter and will be seeking the community’s feedback on the proposal. Tagged as: , Blog, Media releases
Proposed Annual Budget 2025/26: a snapshot of community priorities Published on 16 April 2025 Council has prepared a proposed $144.78 million budget to support core functions, deliver on community priorities and prepare for the future – with a focus on road maintenance, major projects, and parks and gardens. Tagged as: , Media releases
Power up – the Civic Precinct and Community Hub now has EV chargers Published on 09 April 2025 Council has installed a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, which is now operational at the Civic Precinct and Community Hub in Footscray, featuring three dual DC chargers. Tagged as: , Blog, Environment, Footscray, Media releases, Sustainability
Council fetches grant funding for McIvor Reserve dog park upgrade Published on 01 April 2025 Council has secured $100,000 of grant funding from the State Government to upgrade the dog park at McIvor Reserve, to be matched by Council. Tagged as: , Improvement works, Media releases, Yarraville
Introducing the Flood Insurance Guide Published on 31 March 2025 Based on insights from community contributors about what they wish they had known before the Maribyrnong River Flood, Council has partnered with GenWest to deliver a resource to support anyone impacted by future flood events with information and learnings. Tagged as: , Maribyrnong, Media releases
Make new public toilet locations your “number one” priority Published on 28 March 2025 Council is looking at additional locations to provide new public toilet facilities to enhance and encourage the use of outdoor spaces throughout the municipality. Tagged as: , Blog, Media releases
Local heroes named in 2025 Civic Awards Ceremony Published on 27 March 2025 Council held the annual Civic Awards ceremony on 27 March 2025, a momentous occasion to recognise, congratulate, and show our appreciation to the local heroes and businesses that make our City uniquely Maribyrnong. Tagged as: , Media releases
Celebrating 10 years of Braybrook Community Hub Published on 27 March 2025 Braybrook Community Hub is excited to mark its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of service and connection within the community. Tagged as: , Braybrook, Media releases