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Grant to preserve Victorian history

The state government is helping community groups to preserve Victoria’s rich history by showcasing historical records and collections. Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams announced...

Free camping

Camping will be free in every national park and state forest across Victoria this summer. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos visited...

Tips to deal with thunderstorm asthma season

October brings the start of grass pollen season, generally lasting until December 31. Warmer weather, increased amounts of grass pollen in the air...

ATO encourages tax evasion tip-offs

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received 250,000 tip-offs about tax avoidance and other illegal behaviours since July 1, 2019 and is encouraging Victorians to...

Apprentice taskforce recommendations accepted

The state government has announced it will accept all recommendations of the Apprenticeship Taskforce report, either in full or in-principle. Victoria’s Apprenticeship Taskforce was established...

More resources for respectful relationships

Victorian students will learn to recognise and respond to toxic masculinity, hate speech and coercive control online – with new respectful relationships resources being...

New magistrates appointed

Four new magistrates have been appointed by the state government. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes congratulated Nicole Spicer, James FitzGerald, Matthew Page and William Parker...

More acts for Always Live

Dozens of new acts have been added to the Always Live music program for 2024. Among the new wave of performers is a show from...

Come have a Cuppa with Friends

All are welcome to have ’A Cuppa with Friends’ at the Werribee Church of Christ on Tuesday, October 29. Between 9.30am and 1pm, visitors will...

Iridescence shining into St Albans

Iridescence will be on show from Friday, November 15 to February 1 at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans. The exhibition invites viewers to experience...

Get your running shoes out

Get your running shoes on for a good cause as the inaugural Run the Road event comes to Eynesbury. Ahead of the completion of Mt...

Country – music to Land Cruiser’s ears

If the new Land Cruiser were any more last century, it would be rolling on solid rubber tyres. After 40 years or so, the...

Jazz to go west

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is heading west from October 25-27 with its spin-off event, Jazz Westside. Comprising two shows in Maribyrnong, Jazz Westside features...

Help for students navigating the pressure of VCE

Exam season is a pivotal time for Year 12 students, as their future opportunities often depend on their performance. This stress can lead to significant...

Kingsville at heart of cardiac campaign

Kingsville is at the heart of efforts to improve cardiac outcomes in Maribyrnong and the inner-west. The suburb has officially been named a Heart Safe...

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Youth award named after Les Twentyman

Maribyrnong council’s Youth Leadership Award has been renamed in honour of the late Les Twentyman in recognition of his lifelong advocacy for Victoria's most...