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New COVID-19 exposure sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Woolworths Millers Junction in Altona North and the cohealth Footscray lift have been identified as tier one COVID-19 exposure sites. The health department said anyone…
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Over 40 COVID-19 exposures sites in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Update: Ten of Victoria’s 71 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases reported today are connected to the Newport cluster. COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said the…
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GP vaccines booked out
An Altona pharmacist who has started offering AstraZeneca vaccinations has booked out immediately. Simon Jiao, the owner of Chemist Discount Centre Altona, said appointments were fully booked…
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Cause of Brooklyn fire under investigation
The cause of a fire in Brooklyn on Saturday night remains under investigation. Firefighters were called to the McDonald Road incident about 10.30pm after a…
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Maribyrnong outdoor dining extended
Maribyrnong council will extend and expand outdoor dining established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least April 30 next year. Councillors last week…
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West Set Festival cancelled
This year’s West Set Festival has been cancelled, Maribyrnong council announced last week. The festival had aimed to celebrate a post-COVID return of live music…
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Soul lotta love
A program full of soul has received Maribyrnong council funding to support socially isolated members of the community. The Soul House program based at West…
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Ambulance times missing target
About one in four criticial patients in Hobsons Bay and one in five in Maribyrnong are not getting an ambulance on time, the Victorian Ambulance…
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Victoria University open day goes virtual
Victoria University (VU) is hosting its second Virtual Open Day, giving prospective students from everywhere the chance to explore their futures in 360 degrees. The…
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Racism not welcome
Maribyrnong City Council is asking the community to be part of a ‘new’ campaign to call out racism as part of an ongoing commitment to…
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Trio wanted for burglaries, thefts in Williamstown
Police are seeking three males who this month spent a night breaking into multiple properties and vehicles in Williamstown. Detectives from the Hobsons Bay crime…
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My Place: Bobby Bright
Newport resident and music legend Bobby Bright is one half of ’60s and ’70s beat pop duo Bobby and Laurie. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.…
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Rubbish collection divide
A decision to return to weekly garbage collection dominated last week’s Hobsons Bay council meeting. Joint letters for and against changing from fortnightly back to…
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Seeds of change
Photographs of seeds on contaminated soil are making a powerful statement on climate change. Altona Meadows artist Autumn Tansey is exhibiting her work, Saving for a Rainy…
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Skeleton Creek fish and eel warning
The Department of Defence will install signs warning people not to eat fish or eels caught in the Skeleton Creek lower catchment due to contamination.…
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