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Mini documentarians shoot their shot

A group of bright primary school kids are well on their way to becoming the next generation of filmmakers after writing, directing, and producing...

Gem Pier reopens for use

Popular Gem Pier in Williamstown has been upgraded and repaired to ensure it can continue to be enjoyed safely for years to come. Williamstown...

Stellar sustainability for Braybrook

Braybrook College has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Braybrook College has widely integrated sustainability across the curriculum and in...

A new flood warning system for westies

Melbourne Water bas announced a new partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the...

Hobsons Bay celebrates World Environment Day

In celebration of World Environment Day which is celebrated annually on June 5, Hobsons Bay council is offering a range of activities and programs....

New kids book tackles asthma

A bilingual children’s storybook co-designed by Brimbank’s Vietnamese community in collaboration with community health organisation, cohealth, aims to tackle the serious health problem of...

Little Saigon demolition has commenced

Demolition has started on the Little Saigon site and is due to be completed in four to five weeks. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the...

Heavy delays on Princess Freeway near Kororoit Creek Road

Three lanes are closed Geelong-bound on the Princes Freeway just before Kororoit Creek Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Delays are building onto...

Celebrate World Milk Day with a brew

Dairy Australia is urging residents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to drink their coffee with cows milk this World Milk Day. The...

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Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona...

New DNA testing technology shows majority of wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids

Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought. Findings show that wild dingo populations have less dog lineage, with a...

Young people want to contribute to natural disaster planning and recovery

Young people are putting their hands up to get involved during times of natural disaster preparation and recovery, yet they have few opportunities to...

Police urge snow visitors to plan ahead this winter

Ahead of Victoria’s snow season officially commencing next week, police are urging those planning to hit the slopes to plan ahead after thousands of...

New funding to fast-track council flood planning

New funding from the state government will help more local governments complete up-to-date flood data and mapping and incorporate completed flood studies into their...

Plan ahead when hiking this winter

This winter, the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Parks Victoria are urging visitors to state parks to plan in advance for adverse conditions,...

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Parks holds on to claim best and fairest

Williamstown defender Luke Parks was a nervous onlooker as the Williamstown best and fairest count was underway. The first year Seagull led the count before...

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