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My Place: Augustin Kadende
Augustin Kadende was named Hobsons Bay’s Young Citizen of the Year on Australia Day. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. Can you tell me a bit…
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Hobsons Bay’s top citizens honoured
Myly Nguyen came to Australia from Vietnam alone by boat in 1981 after her father died in a ‘re-education’ camp following the Vietnam War. On…
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Altona Meadows hosts first regional farmers market
Altona Meadows is expected to attract thousands to its first regional farmers market this Sunday. Altona Meadows Community Association president Jodi Martin said it was…
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Four bin recycling set to begin
The biggest recycling overhaul in Hobsons Bay’s history comes into effect in February. Hobsons Bay’s new four-bin waste and recycling collection his scheduled to start…
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Warning after tiger snake bites dog in Altona Meadows
An Altona Meadows woman is urging pet owners to be aware of snakes after her boarder’s dog was bitten by a tiger snake last week.…
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OAM for Painters and Dockers’ Paulie Stewart
Founding member of the Painters and Dockers punk rock band, Williamstown’s Paulie Stewart has been awarded an OAM for service to the community and performing…
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Family violence campaigner ‘torn’ by Australia Day honour
Altona’s Maria Dimopoulos has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia but says her work has just begun and receiving the honour on…
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Bacchus Marsh revs up for health
Car enthusiasts and rev heads are set to take over Maddingley Park this weekend, with the David Calleja Memorial Car Show on again. The main…
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Champion of the community
Giuseppe Inserra has an extensive history of service to the community. Mr Inserra, who is also known as Joe, is aged 83. He immigrated from…
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Music journey starts early
At just 12 years old, Kristina Bogic has released her first single. The young Point Cook resident said that she started singing at the age…
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Art for charity’s sake
A bushfire relief charity auction and exhibition will be held in Newport next month. Altona artist Simpson Myers has teamed up with the RedWest Creatives…
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Australia Day comes alive
Get ready to celebrate all things Australian this weekend in the Macedon Ranges and Hume. Macedon Ranges council will mark the day with an Australia…
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Kingsville man seriously injured during aggravated burglary
A man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries following an aggravated burglary in Kingsville early Wednesday morning. Police are searching for a…
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My Wyndham: Jade Marikar Bawa
Young Hoppers Crossing resident Jade Marikar Bawa, aged 17, is a graduate of MacKillop College in Werribee. Last year, Jade was presented with an award…
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Nazi tattoo backlash prompts Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre crackdown
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre’s entry rules will be tightened in the wake of complaints about a “regular” patron flaunting a prominent Nazi symbol tattoo. Footscray resident…
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