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Top sports talent shines

The state’s best athletes attending government schools have been recognised for their achievements at this year’s Victorian School Sports Awards, including 15 students from...

Rangers roam the woods

School holiday fun in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, kicked off with the return of Maribyrnong council's Junior Ranger School Holiday Program. School aged children joined...

My Place

Community activist Michael West tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in a range of fields. Can you tell us your name and job title? My name...

Heritage on show

I’ve always felt it is so important for us all to not only know our history, but to celebrate it. As they say, our history...

Grants open for LGBTIQA+ groups

The state government is calling for organisations and groups in Hume and Whittlesea that support LGBTIQA+ communities to apply for grants that will help...

Protecting Aboriginal heritage across Victoria

The state government is inviting Victorian Traditional Owners to apply for positions on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and play a key role protecting...

Summer read record

More than 16,000 children and young people across Victoria, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have set a new reading record in this year’s Big...

Australians invited to have their say

The Climate Change Authority is inviting Australians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to have their say on 2035 emissions reduction targets. The authority...

Fish stocks hit record

The state government has hit a high-water mark with 10 million fish stocked this year through its stocking program for recreational fishers, including those...

Scores on and off the field

Seddon Cricket Club’s two new all abilities teams have had a boost at the end of a successful first season with the arrival of...

Community Calendar

Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group The Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group is a great place for absolute ...

Nominations for Victorian Rural Health Awards open

Nominations for the 2024 Victorian Rural Health Awards are now open. The state government said there are many medical practitioners, nurses, allied health workers, Aboriginal...

Emergency services training exercise

CFA led a multi-agency exercise to test and strengthen how emergency services respond to mass casualty incidents similar to the 2023 Eynesbury bus incident. The...

A lifetime of Ambulance Victoria’s history on display

The Ambulance Victoria Chas Martin OAM Museum will throw open its doors on Sunday, April 16, for a special Open Day, inviting all Victorians...

Film screening debut showcases Italian fashion and cars

Hobsons Bay locals will have the chance to catch one more event before the Williamstown Italian Festival ends. Williamstown man Leo Notarianni is hosting ‘The...

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Exum, Giddey, Vasiljevic in Boomers squad

Three western suburbs natives, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum and DJ Vasiljevic are still in the mix for the Australian Boomers team for the Olympics. Basketball...