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Avoid being scammed: Australia’s charity regulator advises simple check before donating

As official data shows Australians are losing billions of dollars to scams, the national charity regulator is advising a simple check before donating. ...

Calls for Australians to report ransomware attacks

Australian Federal Police (AFP) is renewing calls for Australian businesses, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to move quickly to report ransomware attacks...

VicHealth welcomes tobacco legislation

VicHealth has welcomed the passing of landmark tobacco legislation, which it says positions Australia as a world leader in tobacco control. The new Public Health...

Biotech to deliver next generation cancer care

Victoria’s standing as a leading producer of life-saving vaccines and medicines will grow with global giant BioNTech creating a research and manufacturing facility in...

Community Calendar

Beginners Playalong Group The beginners Playalong group welcomes all levels of musicians and instruments and complete novices to their monthly Playalong sessions. ...

Affordable childcare on its way

Fifty government-owned and operated childcare centres across Melbourne and the west will create thousands of extra places for children across the state. 10 childcare centres...

Be aware of your actions this bushfire season

Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with Victoria Police to remind people , including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to consider the consequences of...

Crime prevention advice

RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are encouraging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to take the necessary steps around their home to...

Metro podcast debut

Metro Trains Melbourne has partnered with Storytowns Podcast Tours and the Department of Transport to create a series of train focussed podcasts. Train users will...

Laverton concrete company fined

The Environmental Protection Authority has fined a Laverton North concrete company for allowing construction materials to flow into nearby waterways. Aerolink Property Construction Pty...

My Place

Artist Tegan Iversen tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work in the arts and her connection to the west. Tell us a bit about you and...

Thirty years of garden carols

For 30 years the Yarraville City Band has provided the highlight of the festive season with its annual Carols in the Gardens. Organiser David Palmer...

Looking at next year’s budget

We recently had a conversation with our community to understand your priorities to help us prepare for the Annual Budget 2024/25. While our Annual Budget...

End of the line reaches Williamstown

Always Live End of the Line will celebrate all things community with the next free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, December 9. Supported by Metro Trains...

Night market returns

The Footscray Night Market has returned to Railway Reserve this December, for three weeks of different themed evenings. On Friday, December 1, Maribyrnong council...

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News never more vital

On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...

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