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Safety demands
Residents of Footscray’s Joseph Road precinct are demanding immediate changes to a nearby intersection following a coroners’ report into the death of a pedestrian there…
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Kinder up for award
Home Road Kindergarten in Newport is a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards. The kinder is one of three finalists for the Emeritus…
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Dangerous roads revealed
Three inner-west intersections have been named on a list of the region’s most dangerous junctions. The Western Freeway on/off ramps at Hopkins Road in Deanside…
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Diwali festival to light up Footscray
Footscray will come alive this Saturday 25 October for the ninth annual Diwali Festival of Lights at Whitten Oval. The Hindu festival of lights is…
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Discovery day to offer tunnel vision
Before it opens to traffic in December, inner west locals will have the chance to explore the new West Gate Tunnel on foot. The West…
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Woman charged with Footscray attempted burglary
Police have charged a woman following an alleged attempted aggravated burglary in Footscray early on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of an aggravated burglary…
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Pair charged with Footscray school burglary
Two men have been charged after an alleged burglary at a school in Footscray early on Monday morning. Police responded to reports of a burglary…
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Community Calendar
Learn CPR Learn hands-only CPR in 10 minutes, plus How to use an AED (defibrillator), at Cruickshank Park Rotunda, Sunday 26 October, 2-4pm. Organised by…
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Effie in Werribee
Renowned comedian and personality Mary Coustas will be bringing her Logie-winning alter ego Effie into Werribee town later this month. As part of her UpYourselfNess…
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Authors take the stage
A panel of Moorabool literary talent will present an engaging conversation at the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Fest, providing inspiration to the next generation…
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Migration explored through photography
A free exhibition exploring identity, memory, and transformation through the language of photography has opened in Brimbank. Artist Aldona Kmieć said the ‘Veil’ series was…
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A journey through time
A new exhibition is being shown at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, offering a step back into the past. Pastimes: The Evolution of Leisure,…
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Ultimate trophy up for grabs for local sports clubs
Nominations are now open for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Awards, giving community sporting clubs across Victoria, the chance to shine in the…
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Newborn screening expanded
The state government announced that Victorian newborns will be the first in Australia to be screened for an additional rare but serious health condition. Announced…
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New bushfire research
The devastating 2019-20 bushfires inspired Rebecca Ryan to dig deep into Australia’s past to better understand how bushfires have changed over thousands of years. “We…
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