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Ms Delaney’s donation from the heart
One year on from surviving a cardiac arrest on a West Footscray street, Kellie Delaney is helping improve the chances of others having the same…
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Applications open for community grants
Applications for Maribyrnong council’s 2025 Community Grants program are now open. The annual program distributes $255,000 in funding to help people from all walks of…
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Run away to the circus for school holidays
The winter school holiday program has commenced at Footscray’s Women’s Circus, allowing kids to get out of the house and burn off excess energy while…
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Ocean photography exhibition in final week
Photography and nature lovers are running out of time to experience the awe-inspiring imagery and compelling stories on display at the Ocean Photographer of the…
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Sites of Melbourne’s west open to the public
Ever wanted to go behind the scenes of some of the biggest places in Melbourne’s west? Open House Melbourne Weekend has unveiled one of the…
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Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest
The owners of an Israeli restaurant that was targeted by protesters have broken their silence, detailing the “profound impact” of the incident as police charge…
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Crowds flock to olive festival
Around 1500 locals attended an olive festival last month which aimed to reduce local food waste and its associated greenhouse gases. The Olives to Oil…
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Participants wanted for diabetes study
Regular exercise is among the most common recommendations given to people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) as a way of managing the condition and improving…
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Childcare quality control call
Fearful parents are calling for a backflip on privatisation plans for Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre. But the Western Bulldogs Football Club is “not currently satisfied”…
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Connection concerns for new veloway
While the West Gate Tunnel veloway is expected to open by the end of this year, a western suburbs cycling campaigner is warning bike riders…
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Fire escape plan reminder
Victoria’s fire services are encouraging families to practise their home fire escape plans during the school holidays. Fires can take hold at any time, and…
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Lions fans to roar Into Melbourne
The roar of 40,000 British & Irish Lions fans is coming to Melbourne later this month, with interactive live sites and free and family-friendly events…
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Busy winter
It has been another busy year here in Hobsons Bay, and the last few weeks have been no exception. I recently wrote to the Victorian…
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Footscray Rotary welcomes new president
The Rotary Club of Footscray has entered a new era, with Elizabeth Drozd OAM taking over as president. Ms Drozd was named the club’s 88th…
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Play centre climbing wall warning
WorkSafe Victoria has put play centres on notice ahead of the school holidays with a renewed focus on climbing wall safety. Since March 2022, WorkSafe…
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