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Serious collision closes West Gate Freeway
UPDATE: All citybound lanes on the West Gate Freeway have been reopened following an earlier collision near Williamstown Road. Delays remain but are expected to…
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Pandemic takes a toll on sports clubs
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on sporting clubs, with some unlikely to survive according to a new report. The Australian Sports Foundation…
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Ducktober challenge
Residents in Melbourne’s north and west are being challenged to take part in the Ducktober campaign. The campaign asks participants to immerse themselves in water…
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Career in child protection ‘an absolute privilege’
Emily Ellis says that making a difference in the lives of families is a major reason why she loves working in child protection. Miss Ellis…
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United’s support for business
Western United is hoping to give back to the community and a local business that has really struggled throughout the pandemic. The club on Friday…
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Paying it forward with pizza
Happy Camper Pizza in Braybrook is running a “pizza-it-forward” initiative, donating pizzas to Duke Street Community House to make a positive impact on their community.…
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Stepping up for mental health
Point Cook firefighter Karthick Thanigaimani has encouraged others to speak up about mental health after he participated in the Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge. The virtual…
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Sustainable procurement and investment
Council is currently in the process of reviewing both its Procurement and Investment policies, with a view to (among other things) ensuring a stronger focus…
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Future-proofing Newport Lakes
Hobsons Bay residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan to “future-proof” one of the municipality’s most popular recreation spaces – Newport…
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Family’s MND journey
Hoppers Crossing man Dave Steele says that he and his family have experienced “lots of laughs and lots of tears” since he was diagnosed with…
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Wheel turns on bike lanes
Communities from Footscray to Yarraville will soon be better connected to schools, shops, and work with new pop-up bike lanes. The 20km Footscray Pop-up Links…
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Issac’s kind gesture
Kingsville Primary School grade six pupil Issac has taken his final school project to another level. As part of the last assignment, pupils had to…
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Study tour focuses on democracy
Students with a keen interest in civics and citizenship can apply for the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and critical thinking through an immersive onshore…
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Building a healthier future
Yarraville mother of two, Ashika has been named as a community champion as part of a new initiative striving to create a healthier future for…
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Aged care home introduces rapid COVID testing
Visitors, staff and contractors at an Altona North aged care home will be required to under take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test under a new…
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