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Festive sparkle in Hillside
Hillside is set to shine with festive cheer as the community comes together for Twilight Christmas at Hillside on Friday 19 December. Running between 3.30-6.30pm…
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Local artists unite
A festive exhibition is showcasing many local artists’ works in the lead up to Christmas. The Buttlejorrk Artists Collective Pre-Christmas Exhibition is displaying colour, craftsmanship…
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A new evolution of circus arrives
A circus spectacular is set to light up South Morang in January with exciting performances from fire acts to aerials and jugglers. Rebecca Capener co-produces…
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Tree planting plan
Maribyrnong residents who’d like to have a tree outside their home will be able to ask council to plant one under its new tree management…
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Grants to energise local streets and spaces
Fifteen initiatives have shared in $115,000 in funding in the latest round of Maribyrnong council’s events and activation grants announced on Friday. Each of the…
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West Gate Tunnel open
Just over 10 years since it was first approved, the West Gate Tunnel finally opened to traffic early on Sunday morning. The first vehicles entered…
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St Monica’s wins second straight science award
Footscray’s St Monica’s Primary School has gone back-to-back, being recognised as Victoria’s top independent primary school for science for the second year in a row.…
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Second-hand bikes buy benefits
Bikes are a time-honoured option for parents buying Christmas presents for their kids. But many bikes that end up under Christmas trees are bought new…
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Alphan courts volunteer award
The Westgate Basketball Association’s Alphan Culha has his daughter to thank for recently being named Basketball Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year. Mr Culha said if…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than a million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Scientists at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an innovative RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme caution.…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s west and north are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the mental…
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Summers sessions return to Spotswood
After an incredible response to the inaugural Spotswood Summer Sessions at the beginning of this year, the organisers have unsurprisingly chosen to run a second…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and…
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