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Community Calendar
Mahjong Mondays at Altona North Community Library. Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. Beginner or expert, everyone is welcome to come, chat and…
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Retailers to set up shop at new hospital
Local and national retail, commercial and private practice health clinic operators have joined the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital ahead of its opening in February…
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Inner-west eligible for community grants
Community organisations in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support their grassroots initiatives. Toll road operator Transurban…
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Spotswood level crossing feedback open
The removal of the Hudsons Road level crossing in Spotswood is a step closer with community consultation on the project now open. On Tuesday, Transport…
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Williamstown double car theft
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double car theft in Williamstown early last month. At approximately 4.39am on Thursday, August 7, two men broke…
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Writers out west aim for success
Writers Out West is hosting a professional development summit for local authors on Saturday September 6, International Read a Book Day. Created by local writers…
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Supporting the west
West Welcome Wagon (WWW) hosted its annual open day on August 29 with a morning tea and a tour of the warehouse. WWW chief executive…
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Surf club concerns
Hobsons Bay council has been accused of changing plans for the proposed redevelopment of the Williamstown Surf Lifesaving Club (WSLSC) without consulting the public. Long-time…
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Bringing choreography to the coastline
When the Melbourne Fringe returns from September 30 to October 19, it won’t just be going west, it’ll be going to the beach. Williamstown Beach…
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Spring clothing donations callout
West Welcome Wagon (WWW) has put a call out for transseasonal clothing donations now spring is here. Warm clothing such as coats, jumpers, pants and…
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Come be part of the art
Instead of just observing art, the Duke Street Community House in Sunshine is inviting people to come and be active participants in it. For its…
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Come be part of the art
Instead of just observing art, the Duke Street Community House in Sunshine is inviting people to come and be active participants in it. For its…
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Spotswood street to get shared path
A shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be built along Birmingham Street in Spotswood after Hobsons Bay council finally endorsed the proposal last week.…
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Get creative
Hobsons Bay really is a creative city. I am always amazed by the range of opportunities there are for people to express their creative side…
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Calls for more community health funding
Infrastructure Victoria (IV) is calling on the state government to invest a further $150 million to $300 million into community health infrastructure over the next…
















