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Kindergarten keeps reconciliation week going
National Reconciliation Week 2025 may have just finished, but at Robina Scott kindergartens in Williamstown, the spirit of the week and its theme ‘Bridging now…
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Lessons from nature
The power of nature and the lessons we can learn by reconnecting with the natural environment will be the focus of a free talk by…
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VU wins gold at the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards
Victoria University (VU) has won gold at the 2025 Australian LGBTQI+ Inclusion Awards, the second year in a row it has been recognised as a…
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Pride Month: a time of celebration, defiance and healing
Pride Month 2025, running from June 1 to July 31, is a time to celebrate, reflect, and activate. It honours the resilience, courage, and strength…
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Midwinter fun at Scienceworks
Rug up and head west for a magical midwinter at Scienceworks, with the museum set to transform into a cosy celebration of science and creativity.…
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Tapestry breaks new ground
A hand-woven tapestry that’s as wide as a tennis court will be hung across two storeys of a major new hospital. Measuring just above four…
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DonateLife Week support call
DonateLife is reminding Australians that Sunday, July 27 to Sunday, August 3 is DonateLife Week 2025. With public support, DonateLife is hoping to register more…
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Pier Street closed for good
Altona traders have hailed the decision to permanently close Pier Street to traffic. Last week, Hobsons Bay council voted unanimously in favour of a proposal…
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Yarraville car fire investigated
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a car fire in Yarraville earlier this year. At approximately 11.58pm on Saturday,…
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Police appeal for assistance following nine-vehicle collision in Laverton North
Police are appealing for public assistance following a nine-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Laverton North on Monday morning. The collision, involving one truck…
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Campfire safety urged this King’s Birthday long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding them to be safe around campfires. Forest Fire…
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Camera club celebrates 60 years of captures
The Williamstown Camera Club will mark its 60th anniversary this month with an exhibition displaying some of the best images captured by its members. The…
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Grassland ‘buried’
There are fears that a small pocket of rare grassland in Altona could suffocate under an avalanche of illegally dumped rubbish. The 37-hectare pocket Burns…
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Memetica mentors art students
Footscray Primary School has been a bilingual Italian school since 2021, with students doing half their classes in Italian. With art being one of those…
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Paisley Park in the zone
Paisley Park in Altona North is home to numerous sports and recreation facilities, but thanks to funding from both the state government and Hobsons Bay…
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