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Let nature nurture
The Truganina Explosives Reserve at Altona will be opened to the public for an event marking World Mental Health Day. Marilyn Olliff, who chairs the…
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Walk to build mental health awareness
Schoolchildren will be among the beneficiaries of this Sunday’s ‘Walk a Mile in my Shoes’ mental health awareness event at Williamstown. Mental health practitioner Justine…
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One-way trial for Masons Road
Masons Road in Mernda will remain open to traffic for now – but will become a one-way road for six months in an effort to…
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Baltic Festival coming to Altona
The Finnish Society of Melbourne is this month hosting the 15th annual Baltic Festival at Altona. The festival celebrates the cultures of the Baltic nations…
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Spring weather brings ‘dead animal’ smell to Brooklyn
While most people welcomed last week’s warmer spring weather, long-suffering Brooklyn residents reported renewed odours similar to “dead animal” smells. The EPA’s pollution hotline received…
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Getting sober: Finding hope through AA
Sam* wanted to stop, but couldn’t. The 32-year-old, who has been sober for two and half years, says he sought out Alcoholics Anonymous after trying…
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Soccer academy advisory group vote sparks stacking fear
The controversy over Melbourne Victory’s proposal to build a soccer academy in Footscray Park has taken another turn with Maribyrnong council forced to demand people…
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Seddon development opponents urge council court challenge
Opponents of a multi-storey apartment development approved for construction on the former Transdev bus depot site in Seddon have issued a last-ditch plea to Maribyrnong…
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Hobsons Bay to get glass bins in recycling overhaul
Hobsons Bay households are set to have four bins for kerbside collection, including a glass bin collected monthly and a food and green organics bin…
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Werribee woman’s lucky windfall
A Werribee woman says she thought she was being scammed after receiving a phone call telling her that she had won $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries…
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Electric vehicle fast charger for Altona
The only public fast charger for electric vehicles between the CBD and Torquay has been installed in Altona under Hobsons Bay council’s bid to be…
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Owner sounds dangerous dog warning after vicious attack
A Footscray resident is warning pet owners to be on the lookout for a dangerous dog she says savagely mauled her beloved shih tzu Henry.…
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Sing with glee as westside group finds its voice
Lovers of song are being urged to sing up a storm when the west’s very own glee club launches in Yarraville. ‘Glee West’ sing-along sessions…
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Strength in Fragility on show for Mental Health Week
People are being urged not to walk on eggshells when it comes to talking and learning about mental health. Mental Health Week, from October 5…
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Swoop season hits bay area
Hobsons Bay residents are warning others to be cautious of aggressive, swooping magpies. Altona resident Jared Smith said he had been swooped while jogging and…
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