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Machete victim grateful for support
The victim of a brutal machete attack in Altona Meadows last month has thanked the public for its support as he endures excruciating pain, regular…
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Driving change
The Melbourne Youth Bus (MYB) had a big outreach day in Melbourne’s west on Saturday, August 2, making stops to help communities in Footscray, St…
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Altona seniors enjoy mystery music
Mambourin band Michael Z and the Leaping Legs performed to a captivated audience at the Altona Senior Citizens Club last month. The show on July…
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Filmmaker siblings dream big
Two young filmmakers from the western suburbs are hoping to each make their mark in an upcoming international film festival. Siblings Alexis and Charlie Truong…
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Managing waste to protect the environment
We are incredibly lucky to have an amazing and diverse environmental landscape here in Hobsons Bay. From our wetlands to our beaches, and parks and…
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Father’s struggle inspires fundraiser
With August now upon us, the Dry July fundraiser is over for another year and those who’ve spent the last month refraining from alcohol can,…
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Poetry night
Artist Nur Terzi will host an evening of poetry and music at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre. The Enduring Inspiration of Rumi will feature…
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Rockin’ out
Students from Overnewton Anglican Community College will take centre stage in an upcoming performance of We Will Rock You the musical. The musical takes place…
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Bookmaking in Bacchus Marsh
If you have ever considered giving bookmaking a go, now is your chance – as a workshop is about to be hosted at Lerderderg Library…
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Comedic twist on family expectations
For those looking to get their laughs from somewhere new this August, look no further than Brown Women Comedy at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. No…
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Boat ramp upgrade downgraded
A major upgrade of the Altona boat ramp has been quietly been shelved more than four years after it was announced. In a statement to…
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High school financial education challenge
Schools across Melbourne’s north west are encouraged to participate in the Suncorp Bank ESSI Money Challenge. The annual financial literacy initiative is in its tenth…
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Reforms to medicine in aged care proposed
The state government has introduced new legislation into parliament that seeks to restrict who can administer certain medications in aged care facilities. The Drugs, Poisons…
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Victoria’s virtual women’s health clinic open
The new virtual women’s health clinic is now open for all Victorian women and girls. The new service, created by the state government, will provide…
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Dignity drive raises awareness
This month Share the Dignity is galvanising Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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