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Prevention the best form of diabetes treatment: GPs
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has urged the public to consult their GP in an effort to save lives by preventing diabetes. Diabetes…
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Nominate a dangerous intersection
RACV is calling on Victorians to rank Melbourne’s intersections that need the most urgent attention from the Victorian government. RACV head of policy James Williams…
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Significant milestone in first exhibition
Swirling colours come together on canvas in a new artist’s exhibition. Debbie Van Ravenstein’s love for art has been reignited in her later years, and…
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Planting event to mark tree day
Sunday, July 27 is National Tree Day and, appropriately, a tree planting event is being held in Maribyrnong to mark the occasion. Running from 9am…
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Maribyrnong councillor named top young Victorian
Maribyrnong councillor and Maidstone resident Mohamed Semra might’ve been named the 2025 Young Victorian of the Year at a Victoria Day Council ceremony earlier this…
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Removal of councillor questions questioned
A former Hobsons Bay mayor has claimed the proposed removal of councillor question time from monthly meetings is an attempt to muzzle councillors. The removal…
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RSV program For older Victorians announced
Residents in public residential aged care services aged 60 and over can now claim a free vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Announced by the…
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Renee pieces it all together
Georgia Tacey sits down with Sunbury artist Renee Broders in her home studio as she chats about her artistic process, favourite pieces and her recent…
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Childcare backlash forces possible backflip
A campaign by concerned parents has forced a possible backflip on plans to privatise the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre in Footscray. On Wednesday, Maribyrnong mayor…
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Man charged in relation to synagogue attack
A Williamstown man has been charged over his alleged role in the theft of the blue VW Golf, which was later used by those involved…
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Community Calendar
Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John Becroft. Walks start at 9-20 am each Tuesday…
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Residents share their favourite recipes
A Footscray aged care facility has started collecting recipes from its residents to create a multicultural cookbook. Doutta Galla Aged Care began collecting recipes earlier…
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Blood donation rule change
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has removed sexual activity wait times for life-saving plasma donations, meaning that many more people can now help to save lives.…
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New affordable housing plans for inner-west
Williamstown and Braybrook are among the suburbs set to receive new social and affordable homes as part of the state and federal governments’ latest round…
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Man charged after police chase
A 36-year-old Point Cook man has been hit with a series of charges following a vehicle chase across Melbourne on Friday, July 11. The charges…
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