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Changes to Council services over the festive season Over the Christmas and New Year period, the availability of some Council services and the opening hours of some of our facilities, like libraries and community centres, will change. Read more here: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/News/2022-Fest…

Applications for the 2023 Footscray Art Prize close on 20 March 2023. Spend some time over the Christmas and New Year season preparing your application for the biennial visual art prize, which welcomes entries from local and national artists. Further info: footscrayartprize.com

Merry Christmas for those in our community who celebrate! We hope you all have a safe and happy festive season, surrounded by love and laughter with family and friends ones.

Reminder: there are changes to Council services over the festive season Over the festive season, the availability of some Council services and the opening hours of some of our facilities, like libraries and community centres, will change. Read more here: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/News/2022-Fest…

Work to reconstruct the Footscray Park Western Lawn starts this month. The area will be out of bounds during the works to support a range of community activities including dog walking and formal and informal community sport into the future. Read more: bit.ly/3QmwDXG

This week we launched Passport to Play, a unique resource co-created with local children that promotes the benefits of play, at an event at Braybrook Library. For more information visit Maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/PassportToPlay

Nesting boxes are small wooden houses that provide shelter for Maribyrnong wildlife in our thriving urban ecosystem. We’re offering eligible residents the opportunity to secure one of 60 nesting boxes and have it installed in their own backyard: bit.ly/40c4GWs

Our Citizen of the Year award was presented to Dr John Symons for his advocacy for cycling infrastructure in Maribyrnong. Mayor Cr Sarah Carter caught up with John to discuss his award and all he does for the West. Watch the full video: bit.ly/3noWzHw

Did you know we offer residents one free hard rubbish collection every year? All you have to do is book in a collection and make sure you follow the collection rules. Learn more about our hard rubbish collection program and book in a collection here: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Residents/Bins…

Applications for the Maribyrnong Triennial Arts Partner Funding (2023-2026) is now open! To read the guidelines, RSVP for the "How to Apply" workshop, and preview the application form, visit our website: bit.ly/40RUPoH

RACV is inviting all motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and public transport users to take part in the My Melbourne Road survey. The survey results will be used by RACV to encourage meaningful safety improvements in the future. Learn more: bit.ly/3K88u4p

Give back to your local community by teaching young people who face barriers how to drive. We are looking for volunteer mentor drivers as part of the L2P program which assists learner drivers get their required 120 hours driving practice. More info here maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/L2P

Join acclaimed local author Alice Pung in conversation with Bruno Lettieri at Braybrook Library. Alice Pung OAM is an award-winning writer based in Melbourne and who grew up in Footscray and Braybrook. For more info and to register, visit the website: bit.ly/406Yz4W

As part of the Australian Heritage Festival from 18 April to 18 May 2023, Council will be supporting a series of events to celebrate Maribyrnong’s rich culture and heritage, while paying homage to this year’s theme of ‘shared stories'. For more info visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/celebratingher…

We are one of a number of local government areas to receive funding to plant more trees. The funding comes from DEECA Victoria’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West Program. Read more: premier.vic.gov.au/more-trees-gro…

Great to see the State Government upgrading the intersection of Moore Street and Hopkins Street to make it safer for all road users. Read more here: premier.vic.gov.au/upgrading-busy…

Council has announced its support of the Alliance for Gambling Reform's campaign for mandatory cashless gambling systems to be introduced into Victoria to address problem gambling in the community. Read more here: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/News/Cashless-…

Early works have commenced on the Victoria University pedestrian footbridge that will connect to the new Footscray Hospital site. Hoarding installation will take approximately three weeks with civil works to follow. Learn more: vhba.vic.gov.au/health/hospita…

Flood Watch – Advice for Maribyrnong River. You should Stay Informed. For more info: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/war… #vicfloods

Stony Creek, Yarraville – we are investigating reports of odour and discolouration in Stony Creek, near Benbow Street and St Leonards Avenue. Avoid contact with the water until further notice.