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Podcast to break barriers

Podcasts are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one about to be launched in West Footscray should still stand out from...

A place for poets to perform

On the second Saturday afternoon of each month, spoken word echoes through the Woodend RSL as poets, musicians, and writers present their work to...

Autumn on display in Ranges gardens

Celebrating the change of seasons, four gardens in the Macedon Ranges will be open to the public as part of the 2025 Macedon Ranges...

School’s sanctuary space

Students at Seaholme Primary School have a new outdoor learning space to enjoy. Known as the “Seaholme Sanctuary,” the new play space will be officially...

Petition for separate paths

A group of inner-west residents have lodged a petition calling on Hobsons Bay council to build separate bike and walking paths along a busy...

Fire levy doubling unfair on councils and ratepayers

Times are tough at the moment with the cost-of-living crisis providing challenges for families, residents and businesses right across Hobsons Bay, the state and...

Motions fail as Hobsons Bay councillors split

Faultlines have emerged on the new Hobsons Bay council, just four months into its four year term. Votes on all three notices of motion presented...

Maribyrnong locals up for Victorian Sports Awards

Three Maribyrnong representatives are among the finalists for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) announced on March 26. A council program, a local netball club...

Cement company appeals expansion rejection

A cement company whose bid to expand their Yarraville processing plant was knocked back by Maribyrnong council last year, has lodged an appeal with...

Maribyrnong honours local heroes

The founder of a Footscray food charity has been named Maribyrnong Citizen of the Year. Randa Beirouti, who has run Reaching Out in the Inner...

Stories of thriving Vietnamese community on display

Fifty years ago, Vietnamese refugees arrived on Australian shores, bringing with them stories of resilience, determination, and hope. Today, their legacy is deeply woven...

Spirit of the ANZACs in Hoppers Crossing

Morning Melodies is making a marvellous and miraculous return, for those whose heart yearns for music. The ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ by Promac Productions...

Victoria breaks cardiac arrest survival record

Victoria has Australia’s best cardiac arrest survival rate and the third best in the world after a record year. Ambulance Victoria has released its...

Free entry for kids at the Flower and Garden Show

Kids under 16 can enter his year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for free, and prices for adults will be capped. Showcasing Victorian grown...

Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment

Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in...

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Underquoting allegation

Legal action has been launched against a Yarraville estate agency and its director for allegedly breaching the state’s underquoting laws. Nicholas Skapoulas and his agency,...

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