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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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Newport tree removal dubbed ‘vandalism’
The cutting down of trees to make way for the Newport level crossing removal project (LXRP) has been described as “state sanctioned environmental vandalism” by…
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Inner-west’s riskiest roads revealed
Some of the busiest roads in Maribyrnong and Hobsons are also among Melbourne’s riskiest according to the RACV. RACV’s new road safety map uses a…
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Lola commemorates family and force
Given her late husband Peter was the man responsible for creating it, Cruickshank Park in Yarraville is a special place for Lola Anderson. And given…
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Young people front and centre at Youth Con ‘25
Young people from Hobsons Bay and around Melbourne’s west enjoyed a day of music, creativity and community spirit at Youth Con ‘25 on Friday, October…
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Kasim’s cafe closed for good
Kasim Khan didn’t mince words when asked why he closed down his Newport restaurant last week. “Because my health is not very good and also…
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Cheap low emissions travel
Toyota’s small but practical Yaris is often overlooked in the rush to buy larger more powerful models. But for environmentally conscious buyers the hybrid-powered pocket…
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Grants to tackle motorcycle safety
The state government has launched a new round of grants to help improve motorcycle safety on Victoria’s roads. The Safer Motorcycling Grants Program will kickstart…
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IBAC corruption survey results released
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has released the findings of its latest ‘perceptions of corruption’ survey, which analysed responses from Victorian MPs and councillors.…
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Awards open for excellence by female councillors
Nominations are open for the inaugural Mary Rogers Award, which will recognise the contributions of women in local government across Victoria. The award is part…
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Water bill compensation being considered
Greater Western Water (GWW) is proposing to waive about $75 million in unbilled charges for usage in 2024 and provide approximately $55 million in customer…
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Suspenseful thriller in Bacchus
A thrilling drama filled with suspense and mystery will be performed by a local community theatre group in Bacchus Marsh this month. Moonlite Theatre will…
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