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Pet chicken inspires children’s book
Altona author Jona David has released her debut children’s picture book, Honey the Hen. Loosely inspired by the passing of her own family hen Honey,…
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Drama teacher a scholarship finalist
Braybrook College teacher Kat McLeod has been announced as a finalist in a theatre educator scholarship program, which honours exceptional performing arts educators across Australia…
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Toll-free tunnel travel
Motorists can look forward to a weekend of toll-free travel on the new West Gate Tunnel early next year. After announcing free weekend public transport…
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Community Calendar
Sing with WIllin Wimmin choir Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always…
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Spotswood school hosts Friday night fete
For the first time in two years, Spotswood Primary School will hold its much-loved School Twilight Fete on Friday 24 October. Spotswood Primary’s last fete…
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Action-packed October in west
From festivals, to live jazz, to Diwali – Melbourne’s west is bursting with events big and small this month. Love Westside – a campaign and…
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Call to fix reserve drainage
A South Kingsville soccer club is calling on Hobsons Bay council to repair the playing surface at its Edwards Reserve home ground. The Melbourne City…
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Beach precinct open
After four years and multiple stages, the Altona Beach Precinct was officially opened on Friday morning. Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander was joined by her…
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Libs sure the west can turn
The Liberal Party is confident a blue wave from the west can help it win control of Spring Street in next year’s state election. Star…
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Blessings for disabled homes
Sunday morning mass at Mary Help of Christians Church in Altona came with a slight twist this week. Along with the usual formalities, parish priest,…
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Bus noise leads to blockade threat
A group of residents in Altona North are threatening to block a busy bus route unless something is done to reduce the noise and pollution…
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Dadstock ’25 to rock like its ’69
A bunch of middle-aged men from the inner-west will be dusting off their electric guitars, getting their drum kits out of storage and squeezing into…
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Newport RSL suspended
The Newport RSL Sub-branch has been suspended for 12 months due to ongoing governance concerns. RSL Victoria announced the suspension on Friday, October 3, citing…
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Voice for inner west
The inner west could turn a shade of teal at next year’s state election, with the launch of a community independents group modelled on the…
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Milestone for choir
The Altona Community Choir will mark its 40th anniversary with a special concert on Sunday, October 12. The event, which is part of the wider…
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