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Police Column- Keeping your car and property safe from burglars
The latest crime statistics show there were 744 burglary offences in the Maribyrnong area in the year ending September 2021, which is a 5% increase…
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A new website for the dying, and those who love them
It’s the news nobody wants to hear: your condition is terminal. Sadly, though, it is a message delivered by doctors to scores of people in…
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‘Make Every Drop Count’ campaign to encourage Melburnians to save water
A number of Melbourne based water corporations have united to encourage people to save at least four litres a day. Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water,…
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Iconic boat race to kick off tomorrow
The 2022 Festival of Sails will kick off on January 22, with the Passage Race from Melbourne to Geelong departing from Williamstown. More than 200…
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Traffic disruptions to impact the west this weekend
A number of road disruptions will impact motorists in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay this weekend. The West Gate Tunnel Project will see Williamstown Road closed…
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Maribyrnong Council issues warning on phone scammer
Maribyrnong council are warning residents to be careful of scam callers pretending to represent the council. In a Facebook post, the council said the scammers…
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Charges have been laid following home invasion in Altona North
Four men have been charged following an aggravated home invasion in Altona North on January 18. Investigators have been told four men, armed with a…
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Maribyrnong Toy Library holding free parenting session
The Maribyrnong Toy Library will be holding a parenting event. The interactive session, ‘Supporting Toddlers’, will be presented by Baptcare Family Services and will discuss…
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Footscray Community Arts Centre to receive crucial funding from state government
Footscray Community Arts Centre will receive over $1.5 million in funding thanks to the Victorian government as a part of its Creative State 2025 strategy.…
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Newport Library closed due to staff shortages
Newport Library is temporality closed due to staff shortages. Hobsons Bay libraries made the announcement on their Instagram and apologised for any inconvenience caused by…
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Police appeal for assistance locating wanted man
Police are appealing for assistance locating a man wanted on a warrant for possessing heroin. Ben Joel Bryan, 45, is described as 170cm tall with…
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House fire in Maidstone
More than 20 firefighters responded to a house fire in Maidstone just before 6am on Thursday. Firefighters attended the Inkerman Street property after multiple triple-0…
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Western Health assure patients it is ‘well prepared’ despite Code Brown
With a Pandemic Code Brown implemented across all metro and major regional hospitals this week, Western Health has assured patients it is well prepared. The…
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Medicinal Cannabis forum
Maribyrnong council is hosting a public forum tonight to discuss a proposal to establish a medicinal cannabis business to reduce the burden on ratepayers. ‘Medicinal…
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Altona North Respiratory Clinic running ‘Booster Blitz’
The Altona North Respiratory Clinic is running a Booster Blitz this weekend. Hobsons Bay residents can receive their booster from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Only Pfizer…
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