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Spectacular sounds of Christmas
Town Hall Broadmeadows will be filled with festive magic as the Hume Orchestra presents its annual Christmas Concert. From trumpets and cellos to magnificent choral…
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New financial scheme for victims of crime
The state government has announced a new financial scheme aimed at supporting victims of crime outside of courts. The new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), opened…
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Angus Sampson heads campaign to reach men at high risk of drowning
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to reach men and give more Aussies the tools to keep themselves…
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Still time for good sports awards
Nominations for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Awards, which give community sporting clubs across Victoria the chance to win cash prizes and shine…
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Stay safe this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, Kidsafe Victoria is offering a free resource to help Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents and carers make safe toy choices. The…
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Community Calendar
Volunteers needed Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill…
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New funding rounds for veterans announced
The state government has announced two new rounds of funding to support veterans in Victoria. Announced on Monday, November 18, the Veterans Capital Works 2024–25…
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Hospital board applicants encouraged
Victorians are being asked to consider how their leadership, financial skills, local knowledge and lived experience could benefit the state’s hospitals by joining health service…
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Trans Day of Remembrance marked with open letter
On Wednesday, November 20, Equality Minister Harriet Shing wrote an open letter to Victoria’s trans and gender diverse community to mark Trans Day of Remembrance.…
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Tool to monitor renewables momentum
A new tool has been unveiled to track Australia’s progress in cutting carbon emissions and tackling climate change. Launched on Wednesday by the Climate Council,…
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New magistrates appointed
The state government has appointed three new magistrates. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced Helen Dale, Rachael Hopkins and Carrie O’Shea would be appointed to…
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Laverton North factory fire contained
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a fire in a building at a recycling facility in Laverton North on the evening of Thursday, November 21.…
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Footscray arts centre redevelopment begins
The transformation of Footscray Community Arts centre has begun, with works on an $8.7 million redevelopment of the outdoor space at the creative and cultural…
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Summer safety operation launched
Altona and Williamstown beaches will have an increased police presence from now until the end of summer thanks to Operation Summersafe launched on Thursday. The…
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New hospital emergency department done
The new Footscray Hospital is a step closer to opening, with the construction of the Emergency Department (ED) now complete. On Monday, Premier Jacinta Allan…
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