The Latest Breaking News from Maribyrnong

Labor factions draw battle lines for Maribyrnong seat after Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics

AWU says it is a rightwing seat but UWU’s Jo Briskey has backing of Queensland powerbroker

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024

Homeowner’s fake plastic grass wears out its welcome with council in Melbourne’s west

Maribyrnong city council orders West Footscray resident to rip up the artificial lawn in his front yard

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

Flooding of Melbourne retirement village left second world war refugee with PTSD, inquiry hears

About 70 people were displaced and 47 homes in Maribyrnong inundated last October

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023

Parliament probe to 'shine a light' on Victorian floods

The Victorian coalition and Greens have joined forces to set up a parliamentary inquiry into last year's floods after criticism of the Maribyrnong River review.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

Residents along Maribyrnong River still out of homes after flooding in Melbourne's west

More than two months on from the flooding in Melbourne's west, some residents are still dealing with the fallout and living in temporary accommodation as they wait for their homes to be repaired.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

What’s in the mud? Flood victims' fears eased by early test results

Flooding stirs up river sediments, which can spread contaminants in our waterways and floodplains. Flood water can carry sediments bearing contaminants from a range of sources, both historical and new, such as sewage, petrol stations, industrial yards and farming areas. This is worrying many people whose homes and gardens have…

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

Residents express anger towards council and authorities at a community meeting, following the Maribyrnong River flood

Residents in Melbourne's inner west have attended a heated community meeting, following a flood along the Maribyrnong River that impacted about 100 properties. Many people expressed anger at the local council and authorities over issues throughout the recovery.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

Did the wall that saved the Melbourne Cup racetrack contribute to the flooding of 245 homes?

The Maribyrnong River had its worst flood in almost 50 years last week. Now residents and experts are asking if it had to be that bad

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2022

Maribyrnong Residents And MPs Say Flemington Racecourse Flood Wall Made Damage To Homes Worse

Flood-affected Maribyrnong residents say a flood-prevention wall built around Flemington Racecourse 15 years ago made Friday's floods worse.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2022

Torrential Rainfall Leads To More Flooding In Waterlogged Southeastern Australia

Torrential rainfall led to dozens of rescues, hundreds of evacuations and thousands of power outages across southeastern Australia

Zenger · Oct 15, 2022