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Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
STEVE VISSCHER, HOST OF AUSTRALIAN AVIATION RADIO FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? SV: Average at best, although I was at one point trained by…
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Plans revealed for Church Street Children’s Centre rebuild
Plans have been revealed for a new childcare centre to be built on the site of the demolished Church Street Children’s Centre in West Footscray.…
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Sister Jeanne Dwyer named Maribyrnong’s Citizen of the Year
Sister Jeanne Dwyer, the volunteer co-ordinator of Joseph’s Corner, has been named Maribyrnong’s Citizen of the Year. Joseph’s Corner provides psychological counselling and support for…
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Altona Early Years Hub on the way
The first sod has been turned to mark the start of construction on the $6.9 million Altona Early Years Hub. Early Childhood Education Minister Jenny…
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Andy Griffiths named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year
Children’s author Andy Griffiths has been named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year. Griffiths, who wrote Australia’s bestselling book of 2015, The 65-Storey Treehouse, moved…
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Light change set to ease traffic
By Alesha Capone and Timna Jacks (The Age) VicRoads will change the sequencing of traffic light signals at a Hoppers Crossing intersection, in a bid…
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Williamstown Hospital appeal’s last hurrah
Williamstown Hospital will end its $2.2million Heart of Williamstown appeal with a major raffle competition and a summer lunch. Former Victorian premier and appeal patron…
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Altona Meadows’ Mildred “Millie” Andrew turns 103
Mildred “Millie” Andrew celebrated her 103rd birthday on Australia Day, making her – it is believed – Hobsons Bay’s oldest resident. Born and raised in…
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Elisa Gonebale shows deadly form in undefeated Victoria team
Rising netball star Elisa Gonebale has shone brightly on the national stage, helping the Victorian Aboriginal Seven Sisters Netball Team take out the Australian Indigenous…
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Australia Day honours: Warwick Norman AM
Third-generation seafarer, Williamstown’s Warwick Norman has been made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to international shipping. The Australia Day honour particularly…
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Australia Day honours: Mukesh Haikerwal AC
Altona North doctor Mukesh Haikerwal, whose service to medicine was acknowledged on Australia Day with the country’s highest civilian honour, says without the community he…
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Australia Day honours: Anne Knight OAM
Anne Knight moved to Laverton with her Air Force husband in the early 80s, but they split soon after their youngest son was born. Having…
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Welcome cash boost for Footscray area sports grounds
Inner-west sports grounds are receiving a welcome boost to grounds and facilities following the allocation of almost $700,000 from the state government. Henry Turner Reserve…
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Australia Day honours: Glenn Elston OAM
A pioneer of touring outdoor theatre in Australia, Seaholme’s Glenn Elston was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the…
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Australia Day honours: Therese McKenney OAM
Everyone is looking for their tribe, says Therese McKenney, whose service to the community has been recognised with an OAM. The third-time Rotary Club of…
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