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Donors needed now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call comes after record high demand…
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Sammy pushes the boundaries for charity
Local man Sammy Muscat has returned from his second 4000km self-supported ride across Europe that involved sleepless nights, treacherous weather and the equivalent of climbing…
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Singing scientist honoured
PRECEDE: Two Maribyrnong women were inducted into the Women’s Honour Roll at a ceremony on Tuesday, September 2 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Twenty-four women…
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Walking for women’s health
Altona Meadows resident Ian Watson never imagined he could start a walking group. Mr Watson was just an ordinary guy in his 60’s who worked…
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Search for a home
An event marking the closure of RecWest Footscray will be held this Saturday before the indoor sports centre is demolished and a new one built…
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Seabrook man dies after CBD shooting
A Seabrook man who died in hospital following a shooting in Melbourne’s CBD at the weekend is being remembered for his warmth and kindness. Kwar…
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Security guard trial begins
Security guards have begun patrolling the Footscray CBD as part of a six-month trial program aimed at reducing crime and improving safety in the area.…
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Women welcome at Men’s Shed
This week might be national Men’s Shed Week, but the Hobsons Bay’s Men’s Shed is using the occasion to remind people that it’s all not…
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Change agent honoured
Seddon’s Anastasia Le was last week inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women for 2025 under the change agent category. When asked what change…
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Emerging writers go west
The Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF), one of Australia’s most established and well-respected literary festivals, returns September 11 to 18 and this time it’s coming to…
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Animal plight under spotlight
A thought-provoking art exhibition in Melton is drawing attention to urbanisation and its effects on animals, aiming to promote empathy for the plight of native…
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Firefly returns to Tarneit
The Firefly market is returning to Tarneit. Taking place at Penrose Place between 4-9pm on Saturday, September 20, there will be market stalls, live music,…
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Ceramics on show in new exhibition
An impressive international collection of ceramics will be on display at Trio Art Studio and Gallery during September. The Kyneton-based gallery’s first exhibition of the…
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A spin on an animated classic
To infinity and beyond! Families and fans of nostalgic animated movies can see their favourite Toy Story characters break out some moves onstage. Dance Story…
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Showbag safety warning
Showbags for this year’s Melbourne Royal Show are packed, stacked and ready to go, with Consumer Affairs Victoria completing its final round of product safety…
















