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Club recognised for hooking kids on hockey
The Footscray Hockey Club has been recognised for its efforts in attracting young players to the sport. The Yarraville based club was named the HookIn2Hockey…
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Planting day event
The Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) – a partnership of local construction and demolition recyclers based in the Brooklyn industrial estate – has invited the community…
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Men’s social group on the cards
Expressions of interest have opened to create a social group for men under 30 who live in the Altona Meadows, Seabrook and Point Cook areas.…
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A ton but far from done
Williamstown’s Antonio Napoli celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, September 28 and according to granddaughter, Marisa Te, was a little taken aback by the scale…
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Seeker of truth laid to rest
A fearless seeker of the truth, the underdog’s underdog and a legendary Australian journalist. These are among the tributes paid to the late John Martinkus…
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Safety a priority
I have long been a passionate advocate for the safety of our community. From before being elected to council, and having since had the honour…
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Detectives investigate Williamstown stabbing
Detectives are appealing to the public to assist with their investigation into a stabbing in Williamstown earlier this year. Police have been told a man…
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China connection cut
A Hobsons Bay councillor currently travelling in China claims he was prevented from joining last week’s council meeting remotely due to security concerns. Cr Michael…
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Lifeguard funding limbo
Hobsons Bay will join other bayside councils in fighting attempts to make them pay for lifeguard patrols on their beaches this summer. On September 30,…
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Walking through culture
As part of this year’s Seniors Festival, locals are invited to step into history and culture with a guided walk along the Keelbundoora Scarred Tree…
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Teens to lead night walk
There is nothing lame about going on a walk when you do it in style– and tap into your talents. On Friday, October 10, folks…
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From Hume to centrestage
Victoria Mantynen has skills in music performance, dancing and circus training, but it’s juggling all that with running her own production company that proves the…
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Eight days of free transport for seniors
Seniors can enjoy eight days of free public transport to explore thousands of Seniors Festival events next month. Seniors from across the state can take…
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Don’t bug out: It’s expo time
Visitors and exhibitors will be travelling from far and wide to Woodend for the 2025 National Insect Expo. Hailed as the largest insect exhibition in…
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Melton artist’s sacred expression
Meditation and sacred expression are two themes in focus in a Melton artist’s exhibition on display at the Melton Library. Titled ‘Shakti Rising’, the exhibition…
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