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Lots to see and do
One of the things I love most about living in Williamstown and Hobsons Bay is how we have so much to do, see and enjoy.…
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Man dies following Footscray assault
A man has died following an alleged assault in central Footscray last week. Police were called following reports of an assault at the intersection of…
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Altona North home destroyed by fire
A family home in Altona North was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. Fire crews arrived at the scene on McArthurs Road about 1pm on…
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Police to investigate convenience store fire
Police will investigate a fire at a convenience store in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to the…
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Breaking language barriers at school
Language is no barrier for students at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College who are learning Japanese by speaking directly to pupils in Japan. The Palaygo program,…
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Two worlds, one line
Essence Theatre Productions (ETP) and Ngā Mātai Pūrua Inc. (NMP) proudly bring audiences a gripping new work inspired by events at Port Phillip Prison, now…
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Check your chimneys this winter
CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria earlier this month. On Saturday,…
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The reason you could be getting a shock tax bill this year
Workers in the gig economy could be in for a shock tax bill this year, says Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia. Income generated from…
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New service to resolve rental disputes
Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday, June 23. According to the state government, RDRV will help renters and rental providers settle…
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Next cybersecurity experts set to graduate
The second cohort of interns in a statewide cyber internship program are about to graduate as part of efforts to increase Victoria’s cyber security. Provided…
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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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New watchdog in building industry reforms
Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week, becomes law. The bill to reform…
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Treaty negotiations continue
The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty. Premier Jacinta…
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Posting and boasting crackdown
Criminals who share their disturbing crimes on social media will face extra jail time under new legislation introduced by the state government. The Crimes Amendment…
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Emergency commissioner appointed
The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has more…
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