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New grants for Victorian veterans
Veterans and their families can now apply for new grants that honour their service and support their wellbeing. The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund offers grants…
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Submissions open for Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards
The 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are now open for submissions. Established in 1985, the awards champion and recognise excellence across a diverse range of…
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Path decision deferred
Hobsons Bay council has deferred a decision on a proposed new pathway in Spotswood due to confusion over whether it should be shared by cyclists…
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Brett gets on his bike again
Veteran Altona cyclist Brett Marlow had a good answer when asked why he was saddling up for the Great Vic Bike Ride again this year.…
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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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Polluters warned
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is taking no rubbish from polluters. In June this year, the regulator slapped eight offenders with criminal charges for…
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Recognition 45 years on
The federal government officially welcomed home the athletics from the 1980 Olympics Games in Russia on July 30, 45 years after the Games. Tara Murray…
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Chaos as councillors criticise colleagues
Two Hobsons Bay councillors have lashed out at their colleagues for not supporting a public safety motion at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The July 29…
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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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Machete bins rolled out
Two machete disposal bins will be located in Melbourne’s inner west as part of a two-month amnesty period during which people are being urged to…
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Community Calendar
End of life discussion Dying to Know Information Afternoon to be held on Sunday August 10, 12pm – 4pm. Afternoon tea provided. Anyone curious about…
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My Place: Evan Maddox
Evan Maddox was born in Williamstown in 1943 and has lived there ever since. Now in his 80’s, Mr Maddox recently released a book, “Memories…
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Choirs to jam together
The sound of singing will reverberate through the western suburbs on Saturday, August 30, when the annual Choir Jam takes place at the Laverton Community…
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Dying to know about death
It might happen to all of us at some point and rank alongside taxes as one of life’s absolute certainties, but death is not something…
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Freeway lanes to close overnight
Sections of the West Gate Freeway will again close tonight to make way for maintenance works. The freeway’s citybound outer lanes – which access the…
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