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Lachlan McCracken on his passion for social justice
Seaholme’s Lachlan McCracken, 18, has been chosen as one of this year’s World Vision youth ambassadors. He tells Goya Dmytryshchak about his passion for social…
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Community Calendar & Gig Guide – August 10, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR St John’s history Footscray Historical Society will host a free talk by Stewart Granger, Footscray divisional manager of St John Ambulance, on…
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Marilyn King dedicates herself to mature-age unemployed
Marilyn King has dedicated herself to supporting mature-age unemployed workers and their families, but she tells Benjamin Millar she still finds the odd moment for…
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Community Calendar & Gig Guide – August 3, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Musical echo Hard working classic rock-punk band My Echo are launching new single Old and Grey, the first taste of debut album…
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Geoff Mitchelmore on his passion for the environment
Altona North’s Geoff Mitchelmore is a former industrial chemist who has devoted his life to greening Kororoit Creek. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s…
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Community Calendar & Gig Guide – July 27, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Karen exhibition The From Within We Grow exhibition, showcasing the cultural heritage of the local Karen community, will be launched at 2pm…
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Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and generates…
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Kevin Hillier explains why online retail is a hit in Point Cook
When I read last weekend that Point Cook is Melbourne’s top suburb for online shopping, I was not in the least surprised. Let’s face it…
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Community Calendar & Gig Guide – July 10, 2016
Volunteers for elderly The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female volunteers to visit elderly female residents in an aged care facility in Newport.…
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From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner 40 years ago July 21, 1976 Mr B.…
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Yarraville artist Erika Gofton on her passion for the arts
Yarraville artist Erika Gofton, part of the passionate team behind The Art Room, tells Benjamin Millar the new Footscray space offers a world of exciting…
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Community Calendar & Gig Guide – July 13, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dance Interrogations Undoing the stereotypes of dance and dismantling the paraphernalia of disability, performers Dianne Reid and Melinda Smith bring their work…
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My Place: Mario Del Grosso
Williamstown’s Mario Del Grosso is pursuing his love of art later in life. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I was born in Williamstown. My…
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Community calendar and gig guide – July 6, 2016
Get hopping to ska Local favourites The Ska Vendors will perform at an afternoon of soul, reggae and ska in Williamstown on Sunday. Way Out…
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Community Calendar: Markets, cooking & singing – July 6, 2016
Circus fun day Kids of all ages can learn to hula-hoop, juggle and see the experts from Ruccis Circus School in action on July 9,…
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