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Child safety overhaul
The state government has introduced landmark legislation to overhaul the child safety system. The Social Services Regular will be expanded to bring the Working with…
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Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
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Watch out for scammers
Australia Post is warning customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up to Christmas. Scammers are…
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Kinder crackdown
The state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…
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‘Layer up’ to prevent drownings
As temperatures rise and families prepare to spend more time by the water, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to ‘layer up this summer’…
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Houses at risk
Neighbourhood houses across Maribyrnong have joined the fight with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria for an urgent funding boost. Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is calling on the state…
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Helping drive rail network’s ‘new age’
A Maribyrnong local has been learning to drive trains in the new Metro Tunnel and mentoring other trainee drivers along the way. Anna Tirotta is…
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Nurses mark 50 years
Two Western Health nurses are celebrating 50 years of service at Footscray Hospital. Beverly Howard, 78, and Olga Learoyd, 75, work in the theatre and…
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A fiesta for families
Locals can enjoy a relaxed festival atmosphere at a family fiesta market hosted by Dinjerra Primary School next month, and maybe even get some early…
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Altona foreshore works to start
Remediation works to address erosion to the base of the seawall at Altona foreshore are set to begin. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate…
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Unlicensed, drug-driver caught in Brooklyn
An unlicensed driver was under the influence of drugs when he ran a red light and claimed he was rushing his passenger to hospital, according…
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New Yarraville, Footscray sports facilities open
Two Maribyrnong sporting facilities partly funded as part of the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund have been opened. McIvor Reserve in Yarraville is now home to…
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Celebrate Maddern Square upgrade
Maribyrnong council will celebrate the completion of the Maddern Square upgrade with a community event on 28 November. Council said the square, situated just off…
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Nominate a local star
Maribyrnong council is inviting the community to celebrate local stars – the volunteers, innovators, leaders, and quiet achievers who bring a little magic to everyday…
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Little Africa Market returns
Following the resounding success of its first edition in March, the Little Africa Night Market is set to return, bringing even more colour, culture, and…
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