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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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Pannell jailed for contempt
A former AFL umpire has been jailed for contempt after breaching an asset freeze and disobeying court orders to lay out his worth. Troy Pannell…
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Kinder to be named after Carter
Former Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter will be honoured with a new kindergarten named after her. Maribyrnong council at its recent council meeting voted unanimously in…
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Health and education providers become partners
Two of the western suburbs’ most important education and healthcare institutions have joined forces. Victoria University (VU) and Mercy Health have formalised a partnership aimed…
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Council calls for local law feedback
Having made changes to its draft local laws following community feedback, Maribyrnong council is seeking community feedback on those changes. Following community consultation in March,…
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Painting through the winter blues
An award-winning artist and art therapist from Melbourne’s west is harnessing the power of painting to help conquer the winter blues. Xiang Li’s ‘100 Days…
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Patrol backlash
A security crackdown in central Footscray is doomed to fail and could make the area less safe, according to a new community group established in…
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A local’s legacy
President and founder of the Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek (FLKC) and local lobbyist, Geoffrey Mitchelmore OAM, is hanging up the boots for a well-earned…
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Feedback sought on Australian Grand Prix
The state government is seeking community feedback on proposed legislative changes aimed at supporting the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. On Monday, July 28, the…
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ATO issues fraud warning
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is sending a clear message to businesses considering committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims or falsifying invoices. ATO assistant commissioner…
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