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Hubs of hope
Victoria University (VU) is planning to help drive the west’s pandemic recovery by establishing three new research and innovation hubs to boost jobs and skills.…
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Bundle of book joy
Maribyrnong residents can explore their book and movie interests without leaving their house thanks to a new initiative from Maribyrnong Libraries. The libraries have launched…
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Dining parklets welcomed
I’m pleased to see our outdoor dining campaign continuing until the middle of next year. The decision reflects the overwhelming community support for the initiative,…
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My Place: Pam West
Brooklyn’s Pam West is one of the founders of ParKanDo, an organisation offering peer support for people living with Parkinson’s disease. She speaks with Michaela…
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Cygnet death prompts warning
A Newport local wants the community to be aware of their impact on wildlife, after a baby cygnet was killed last weekend. Phil Martins said…
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West Footscray bookshop gives back to nature
A West Footscray business owner is hoping to make a positive impact on the environment while delivering the best for her customers. Reem Sweid owns…
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Gators hoping for finals chance
The Altona Gators’ women’s team will be sorely disappointed if they don’t get the chance to shine in the Big V division 2 finals. This…
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Demand for food relief soars
Demand for Foodbank Victoria’s service has been higher “across the board” during metro Melbourne’s sixth COVID-19 lockdown, according to its chief executive. On August 20,…
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Chatbot ready to help commuters
Residents impacted by the Ferguson Street level crossing removal in Williamstown will have the chance to test new technology to make their commute easier during…
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Ride beckons for John
Newport local John Katsourakis has jumped back on his bike and will take on the Great Vic Bike Ride for the second time. The Great…
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Hobsons Bay warned not to let guard down
Exposure sites across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have grown in the past week, with multiple major supermarkets and a children’s centre impacted. It comes as…
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Seagulls farewell president
Williamstown CYMS Football Club is celebrating outgoing president Steph Payne as she steps back from her duties to focus on her family. Commercial operations vice-president…
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Seaholme sees the good
The Seaholme Primary School principal is encouraging his pupils and the wider community to see the good around them during lockdown. Ashley Craig has launched…
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More Woolworths and Coles exposure times added
More tier two exposure times have today been added for Woolworths at Millers Junction in Altona North, Woolworths Williamstown and Coles Williamstown. A case attended…
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‘I saw tears, I saw blood’: a health worker’s plea to vaccinate
A Western Health worker on the COVID-19 frontline has spoken of colleagues’ fears of returning to a situation like last year and pleaded with people…
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