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Logos banned to make school uniforms cheaper
School logos on shorts, pants, skirts and socks in Victorian government schools will be banned from next year in order to make uniforms cheaper. The…
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Homeowners offered security tips after increase in break-ins
RACV is urging Victorians to enhance their home security measures in response to an increase in residential burglaries across the state. The latest data from…
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Victorians encouraged to keep cyber safe
The state government is encouraging all Victorians to activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their devices to better protect themselves, their finances and their personal data…
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Airport prepares for holiday passenger surge
Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne Airport expecting a significant increase in traveller numbers. International…
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A walk around Seabrook
Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a ‘typical’ Friday evening walk around his home suburbs Seabrook, with a little help from his friends. No, it’s not…
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Chief scientist comfortable with filter decision
Victoria’s chief environmental scientist has said he is comfortable not having air filters in ventilation stacks for the West Gate Tunnel, but has left open…
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Greens push for Footscray gallery funding
The western suburbs first major public gallery could be built in Footscray if the Greens win the seat of Fraser or hold the balance of…
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Big exhibition for small artworks
A huge art show featuring pint-sized artworks and offering generous cash prizes is taking place in Altona throughout April. The 11th annual 5×7 exhibition runs…
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Bandroom to host birthday gigs
Yarraville’s Kindred Bandroom turns 19 this month and appropriately for a live music venue, is hosting a run of gigs to celebrate. From Wednesday, April…
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Community Calendar
Altona North Combined Probus The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker,…
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Public toilets planned
More public toilets are on the way for Maribyrnong, with council looking for appropriate locations throughout the municipality. Responding to community feedback calling for more…
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Free RSV protection for all newborns until the end of September
The long-acting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation is now available free for eligible families until September 30. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Children Lizzie…
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Guide to help flood victims tackle insurers
Based on feedback from residents following the 2022 Maribyrnong River floods, Maribyrnong council and GenWest have developed a resource to help people deal with insurance…
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S-Cross lags behind competitors
Originally known as the SX4, the current model dates back to 2021 and shares its chassis with the Vitara. S-Cross brought a major makeover in…
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Suspended chief executive resigns
Hobsons Bay council chief executive Aaron van Egmond has resigned. In a brief statement released on Tuesday afternoon 1 April, the council announced that Mr…
















