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Big tea for big cause

For the third consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand in Williamstown is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to raise money in support...

Point Cook man charged with multiple robberies

Police have charged a Point Cook man following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s western suburbs including in Brooklyn, earlier this month. The...

Protecting biodiversity in the energy transition

The state government will develop a new suite of tools and guidelines to ensure native wildlife are not harmed by renewable energy projects. By July...

Blood drive launched to extend Faraz Tahir’s legacy

In response to the tragic events at Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Australia (AMYA), in partnership with Red Cross Lifeblood,...

Pharmacists to boost flu protection in aged care

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the Federal government’s announcement this week that community pharmacists will be able to provide free flu vaccinations...

Call to protect roadside workers

The South Australian government has introduced legislation to parliament that, if passed, will reduce the speed limit when drivers pass all roadside breakdown and...

Pelvic pain education and new period products in schools

The state government is offering young people across Victorian government schools’, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, free pelvic pain and menstrual health...

Community Calendar

Prep for employment course Seeking a change in career or how to improve your employability? Receive face-to-face help with job searches, resumes, interviews, upskilling and...

New fire facility

Victorian volunteer firefighters, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can now use a unique facility designed for specialised training on how to determine...

Return safely to work

The state government recently announced the establishment of Return to Work Victoria, dedicated to helping injured Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay,...

Drug action plan

The state government is launching a Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harms across Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The government is responding...

Get your unclaimed money

The state is encouraging the thousands of Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who are eligible for a surprise windfall to search...

Footscray awakens for Sleepless

For two weeks in May, Footscray will transform into a playground of pop-up festivities and events when independent music and arts festival 'Sleepless' takes...

My Place

A young African-Australian female entrepreneur, Omnia Suleman tells Afraa Kori about her supportive community and new e-commerce business. 1.What do you like most about...

Fighting to clean up Footscray

Footscray MP Katie Hall believes Footscray needs some love, which is why she created a petition to Maribyrnong council asking it to clean landholdings...

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Maternal health services survey open

The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service. On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...