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New data reveals residents in Maribyrnong are waiting longer for ambulances than the rest of the state
Ambulance response times in Maribyrnong have increased beyond the recommended time as Victorian paramedics have responded to their busiest quarter on record. Ambulance Victoria’s (AV)…
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Upgrades for Williamstown piers outlined in state budget
The state government will provide a substantial investment into freight, ports and piers in Victoria, with upgrades to piers in Williamstown included in the new…
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A chance to have your say on active transport in Maribyrnong
Maribrynong council are looking for locals to join its Active Transport Advisory Committee. The Committee will help council plan the future of pedestrian and cycle…
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Community health organisation expresses disappointment with state budget
A not-for-profit community health organisation, which has a base in Footscray, has expressed disappointment with the lack of funding for community health in the government’s…
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Artists in Melbourne’s west call for more support from the federal government
A group of independent artists and creative organisations from Melbourne’s west have come together to urge local candidates to prioritise the arts sector ahead of…
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Helping residents recycle their food organics
Hobsons Bay council is encouraging more residents to get involved in its free paper-bag trial to help recycle food scraps, with thousands of residents already…
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Budget cash for schools, Footscray hospital
Schools and hospitals in Melbourne’s west were the major winners from the 2022-23 state budget, with existing projects receiving major funding boosts. Western Autistic School…
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Traffic disruptions to impact the west this week
There will be a number of traffic disruptions this week due to works being done on the West Gate Tunnel Project. The intersection of Dock…
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Eid celebration at Maidstone Community Centre
The Maidstone Community Centre will be holding an Eid celebration to mark the end of Ramadan this week. The event will take place on Wednesday…
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Spotswood Festival cancelled due to permit debacle
The inaugural Spotswood Festival was cancelled at the weekend, less than 24 hours before it was meant to start. The festival was planned for Saturday,…
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Spotswood Festival goes ahead with a bang
Despite the Spotswood Festival not going ahead as originally planned, locals still came out to support local businesses and musical acts in what turned out…
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Health care accessibility urgently needs improvement
In recent conversations with local health services, it has become increasingly apparent to me that many Maribyrnong residents are not accessing the health care they…
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Calling all women in business
Maribyrnong Council are hosting two events on May 10 for women in business who would like some extra tips and tricks on how to best…
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Ambulance Victoria celebrates 60 years
Air Ambulance Victoria will celebrate 60 years of pre-hospital care today. The AAV wing of Ambulance Victoria (AV) originated in 1962 and included one rotary…
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New secondary school certificate
New senior secondary school certificates will combine the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) from next year, the…
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