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Ambulance donations assist with paediatric care
Community donations are significantly bolstering the skills of Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics and directly benefiting residents across Melbourne’s rapidly expanding northern and western suburbs. The…
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Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children
In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into effect across Victoria. The…
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New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…
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Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Handbrake on home building lifted
The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…
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Movies and music add to summer of fun
A summer of movie magic and live music is on the cards in Hobsons Bay, as two popular events return early next year. Live music…
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Breaking down barriers to build peace
Faith leaders, community representatives and councillors from across Victoria and across religions and cultures came together in Footscray last weekend for a collaborative peace building…
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Footscray man facing more charges
A Footscray man has been hit with further charges as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator…
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Recollections of a grieving uncle
Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…
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Rescue helicopter makes Newport school visit
Students at Newport Gardens Primary School got a thrill when the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) landed on Tuesday 2 December. Helicopter crew members…
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Summer daze at Seaworks
Seaworks Williamstown will come alive on Saturday 13 December, from 10am – 5pm, as BIG Summer Daze brings a full day of entertainment, market shopping,…
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Western Metro MP resparks cannabis debate
A Western Metropolitan MP has accused the state government of ignoring its own Labor members after a motion to legalise cannabis for personal use was…
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Community Calendar
Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely one/two hour walk around Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9-30 am each Tuesday outside the…
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Further childcare centre assault charges
Police have charged Point Cook man Joshua Brown with a further 83 charges as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Melbourne childcare…
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