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Emergency departments ‘back to normal’
Emergency departments at Footscray and Sunshine hospitals have returned to normal after a spike in demand earlier this week forced Western Health to recommend patients…
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Palestine motions sparks heated debate
Emotions ran high at Tuesday night’s Hobsons Bay council meeting as motions relating to the conflict in Gaza were debated before a packed public gallery.…
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Summerhill Village tenants move in
More than 60 people are now moving into a purpose built social housing community in West Footscray . Summerhill Village is a social housing development…
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Science is a Superpower Festival returns to Scienceworks
Scienceworks’ Science is a Superpower Festival is back on September 13 and 14, packing two days with hands-on science, live demos and mind-blowing experiments designed…
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Man charged with Footscray armed robberies
Police have charged a man following a series of armed robberies in Footscray on Wednesday. It is alleged the man committed armed robberies and attempted…
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Fawlty Towers with a feed!
Everything will go wrong in a way that feels oh so right when the interactive performance of Fawlty Towers lands at Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club.…
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Connections expressed through art
A special art exhibition will be on display next month at the Sunbury Library exploring themes of identity, strength and healing. The Art of Connection…
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Award-winning comedy arrives in Brimbank
An award-winning comedy about the neighbours you know and love to hate is making its way to Brimbank this month. Stickybeak, supported by Creative Brimbank,…
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Funding for festivities
Nineteen festivals will share in more than $400,000 in funding over the next 12 months as part of efforts by Maribyrnong council to invigorate public…
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Letter tanks Techno Park eviction
It’s a tale of two letters, delivered two years apart, containing two very different messages. In May 2023, residents of Williamstown’s Techno Park Estate received…
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Spectacular school stars
Students from Footscray North Primary School will transform into singing and dancing stars when they perform in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS) at John…
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Deborah bags top picture book prize
As a picture book author with a new title about to be released, Newport’s Deborah Frenkel could hardly have asked for better promotion. Just weeks…
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Community Bank grants night
Community Bank Altona and Laverton is inviting everyone along to a Community Partners Grants Night. Taking place at the Laverton Bowls Club between 6.30-8.30pm on…
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Maribyrnong mayor stands down
Maribyrnong mayor Pradeep Tiwari has stood down after dangerous driving charges were laid against him. Cr Tiwari has been charged with traffic offences relating to…
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Extra classrooms for Islamic college
Facilities at the Australian Islamic Centre College (AIC) in Newport will receive an upgrade thanks to a $2.5 million funding grant awarded by the state…
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