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Barkly Street school celebrates centenary
Celebrations are underway at Footscray High School to mark the 100th anniversary of public education at its Barkly Street campus. The first of two events…
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My Place: Ray Pereira
Maidstone’s Ray Pereira OAM is a renowned percussionist who has performed all over the world. He is also one of Australia’s foremost African drumming teachers.…
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Much-loved teacher remembered
A memorial fund has been established in honour of a much-loved teacher at Laverton P-12 college who died suddenly last week. Jospehine Montalti taught at…
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Truth walk to pass through Footscray
Yoorook Justice Commission deputy chair Travis Lovett will stop by Footscray early next week in the final stages of his 25-day Walk for Truth across…
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Braybrook celebrated through textile art
A community arts residency by Vietnamese-Australian textile artist Phong Chi Lai invites locals to contribute to the final touches of a collaborative textile banner that…
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Trial to combat graffiti
The state government is trialling new technology to curb graffiti on roadsides, with new panels set to be retrofitted to noise barriers and retaining walls…
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Artistic honour
Officially, Newport’s Jane Crawley has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division in the King’s Birthday honours for…
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Medal for firefighter with plenty still in the tank
From CFA volunteer in country Victoria to acting deputy chief commissioner and recipient of the nation’s highest fire service honour, Newport firefighter Andy Waterson has…
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Supporting small business has big impact
We are so fortunate to have a fantastic array of local businesses here in Hobsons Bay. No matter what you are after, there is something…
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Better screening needed: Survivor
Western suburbs local, Michelle, is still living with the long-term effects of surviving ovarian cancer despite being more than a decade in remission. “People often…
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Heart wrapped in a luxury skin
Ah! That takes me back. Almost two decades ago I was a member of the media that helped launch the new Audi Q7 in Australia…
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Push for special school
Parents and advocacy group Equality for Autism are calling on the state government to establish a third special development school in the west. Equity for…
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Clubs urged to promote road safety
Grassroots football and netball clubs that promote road safety in their communities could win a share of $700,000 as part of the Transport Accident Commission’s…
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Kids go free to the footy for round 21
AFL tickets will be free for all kids aged 14 and under for Round 21 in Victoria. Round 21 begins on Thursday 31 July and…
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9,500 O-type blood donors urged to donate immediately
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing for anyone with O-type blood to book a donation as the organisation’s levels of both O positive and O…
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