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Speed limits lowered
Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers in Braybrook, Maidstone and Maribyrnong will benefit from a safer road environment following the introduction of reduced speed limits on many…
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Program dishes out thousands of meals
The Nourish Project food relief program has provided locals with more than 3000 meals so far this year and rescued more than 1.4 tons of…
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Call for legal education
An organisation providing free legal help for people in Melbourne’s west is calling on the state government to provide school and TAFE-based education on work rights.…
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International students to return
International students are likely to start returning to Victoria by the end of the year. The Victorian state government announced on Friday it submitted its…
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Lanes closed after West Gate Freeway collision
Three of the four citybound lanes are closed on the West Gate Freeway at Williamstown Road following a collision. Delays are significant, with queues back…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Yarnbombing for mental health
Trees have been yarnbombed in Yarraville’s Cruickshank Park for mental health awareness. The initiative is part of the Blue Tree Project and marks World Mental Health…
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Briefs
Man’s body found The body of a man found in Maribyrnong on Monday is believed to be that of missing person Huu Lai. Mr Hai…
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Trio jailed for drugs, sexual assaulting children
Three Werribee men have been jailed for giving drugs to and sexually assaulting two young girls, and now face deportation. Rahamutullah Rahamutullah, Mohammed Nuramin and…
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Right here, right now
Footscray is home to a new StreetWORKS mural by local artist, Andy Robertson. The StreetWORKS program supports the arts while discouraging graffiti and tagging. Named…
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Body of missing man found in Maribyrnong
The body of a man found in Maribyrnong on Monday is believed to be that of missing person Huu Lai. Mr Hai was reported missing…
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Share your love for Laverton
As a mum and someone who has been heavily involved in the local community, I would like to share some council initiatives that may be…
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Tackling homelessness at school
Victoria University has partnered with Hope Street youth homelessness service to roll out a school-based homelessness prevention program in Melbourne’s north-west. Peter Gill, a senior…
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Turn bans to stop rat-running in Seabrook
Turn ban signs are being installed in Point Cook Road at Seabrook to stop traffic rat-running through local roads in morning peaks. Hobsons Bay council…
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Volunteer teachers sought to give children a chance
A Footscray-based organisation supporting African Australians is seeking teachers and volunteers to support schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. Africause founder Berhan Ahmed said his organisation had been…
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