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Community Calendar

Garden club The Hobson’s Bay Garden Club is looking for new members. All new members who are keen gardeners and looking to make new friendships...

Ladder of life and learning unveiled

It was a fun Friday at Louis Joel Arts and Community (LJAC) in Altona on September 20, with the unveiling of a ladder sculpture. The...

Veloway hits halfway

The elevated cycle path or veloway from Footscray to the city has hit the halfway mark with a long stretch of the path now...

Cupcake Day for RSPCA

RSPCA is calling on Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to head to the kitchen and bake some dog-friendly cupcakes for the...

State announces suicide prevention strategy

A new suicide prevention and response strategy has been announced which will establish a government and community-wide response to suicide in Victoria. The ten-year Victorian...

Help save koalas in September

For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation is inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to support Save the Koala Month....

Electoral commissioner calls for transparency in the use of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to make an appearance at next month's local council elections according to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Electoral Commissioner...

Live music to rock on in Victoria

The state government has announced it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...

Apply to become a UNICEF Youth Ambassador

Applications are now open for all young people aged 16-24 interested in representing their state as a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador. The 2025 Young Ambassador...

Program to deliver more female bus drivers

The state government is paving the way for more women to build a career in Victoria’s growing public transport network – boosting the number...

Survey results spark bushfire warning

A recent CFA survey has revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being...

Applications open for youth congress

Young Victorians wanting to have a say on issues that matter to them are being encouraged to apply for the 2025 Victorian Youth Congress. Applications...

Maternal health services survey open

The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service. On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...

Tips to avoid trouble

EPA Victoria is offering tips and advice to local businesses to ensure they do the right thing by the environment. Environmental damage caused by industrial...

Street survey for council candidates

Candidates standing for Maribyrnong council in October’s election are about to have their environmental credentials put to the test. A survey asking candidates where they...

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Paramedic practitioner bill introduced

Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...

VTCA T20s kick off