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Storytelling celebration on the streets of the west
From poetry readings in wine bars to panel discussions in pizzerias, the inaugural Footscray West Writers Fest (FWWF) will transform West Footscray into a celebration…
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Speaking through dance
While a picture can be worth a thousand words, dancing can sometimes be worth a whole new language — with an upcoming performance in St…
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Fundraising for a robot
The largest community fun run and walk in Melbourne’s west – WalkWest – will this year raise funds for a surgical robot at Western Health.…
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Safety rides its way into Footscray
Critical Mass Melbourne will be riding into Footscray on Friday, February 28, as Bike West aims to make roads safer for cyclists. Starting at the…
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Man charged following alleged Williamstown carjacking
Police have charged a man following an attempted carjacking in Williamstown on Friday. Officers responded to reports of a collision involving a silver Nissan Pulsar…
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Famous French bike race comes to Footscray
Mention the word Roubaix to any cyclist and their legs, arms and elbows will suddenly begin to ache. The regional French city is the end…
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Make it happen in Hobsons Bay
February is such an exciting time here at council, as we announce that the annual Make it Happen grants program is open for applications. It’s…
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Melbourne researcher seeks to improve outcomes for kids with leukaemia through physical activity
A Melbourne-based researcher is hoping to improve the future for children with leukaemia, as Cancer Council Victoria calls on supporters to help fund life-changing research.…
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Responses sought for autism survey
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has launched its first national survey in 10 years, seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults on…
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Ford Ranger Tremor goes off-road
Ranger has been kind to Ford. Released in 2022, clever marketing has seen the current model become Australia’s best selling ute. Along with plenty of…
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Concussion campaign aims to keep kids safe
Sports Medicine Australia has launched a nationwide campaign to help coaches, teachers and sport medicine professionals safely manage the 100,000 sport-related concussions that occur across…
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Survey finds food advice hard to find
A majority of Australians don’t know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice a new survey has found. The survey of 2000 Australian…
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Rising spirits: grants open to boost Victorian distilleries
Business Growth Fit-for Purpose grants are now open as part of the state government’s Distillery Door Program. Grants of up to $200,000 are available for…
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TAFE agreement announced
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has endorsed a new in-principle agreement that aims to provide TAFE teachers with wage increases, a modern classification system, and…
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Year of low rainfall for Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology released its official record of Australia’s climate, water, and notable weather events for last year, revealing that rainfall was below average…
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