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Arnold Zable telling the human story
Award-winning writer and human rights advocate Arnold Zable will speak at the annual general meeting of Hobsons Bay Refugee Network, which is open to the…
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From Newport to Barcelona
Nine-year-old Newport girl Isabelle Bitsikas is heading for Barcelona to compete for a world title after being crowned a Dancer of the Year in the…
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Big Bay Swim making a splash for a good cause
Swimmers will be able to freestyle alongside world champions at Rotary’s Jalna Big Bay Swim from Port Melbourne to Williamstown on February 26. Hall of…
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Heat’s on to save Melton kids
Paramedics were called out to 45 incidents of children being left in locked cars in Melton last year. Ambulance Victoria has issued a stern warning…
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Little libraries let loose
Bookworms rejoice – four “little libraries” have sprung up around Melton South to keep literature lovers satiated and entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a…
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MY PLACE: Peter Ryan
What’s your connection to Macedon Ranges? I live in Kyneton with my partner, Stephanie. We live in the home that has been in her…
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Three-storey plans to change Altona streetscape
A developer has lodged plans to transform an Altona street by replacing 10 single-storey villa units with 14 predominantly three-storey townhouses. Bardin Planning Co-ordination has…
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Plan to replace Williamstown RSL with cafe
Shock has been expressed at new plans by RSL Victoria and Grocon to replace the Williamstown RSL sub-branch with a cafe. A community meeting in…
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Victoria University under fire for hosting Q Society fundraiser
Victoria University will review its event booking process after a growing backlash to its decision to rent out space for a fundraising event by the far-right…
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Thieves steal $20K of cigarettes from Altona North
Three men have forced their way into Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North and stolen more than $20,000 worth of cigarettes. Police have released…
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High-rise tower plan for industrial Footscray site
Plans have been unveiled for a group of four towers soaring up to 24 storeys above a former industrial Footscray site. The proposal for 577…
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Daughters of the west secure AFL Women’s win
The daughters of the west delivered a commanding display and kicked off their AFL Women’s campaign with an historic victory. Playing to a near-capacity crowd…
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She Will Shine scholarship offers business boost
Inner-west women wanting to kickstart new businesses are being offered the chance to shine, thanks to a new scholarship. Footscray-based women-in-business organisation She Will Shine…
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Maxine Beneba Clarke takes major poetry prize
The power of poetry to say a lot with a little has long attracted Yarraville writer Maxine Beneba Clarke. Fifteen years after she began playing…
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Love and dance help Mela World chalk up 100 years
A deep love for dance and close connections with family have helped colour Mela World’s 100 years. Mela celebrated her 100th birthday on January 25…
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