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Rainy day fun at the zoo
An exuberant gorilla at Werribee Open Range Zoo is challenging the belief that this species dislikes the rain – and he’s making quite a splash…
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Carter’s memory lives on
Almost 12 months on from her sudden death, the legacy of former Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter continues on, not just in the inner west but…
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70 abuse charges
Babies less than six months old are among the eight children allegedly sexually abused by an employee at a Point Cook childcare centre who also…
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Film crews headed to Sunshine
A new television series on a national sporting icon is set to be filmed in Sunshine. Goolagong, a three-part mini-series, follows the true story of…
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Breaking language barriers at school
Language is no barrier for students at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College who are learning Japanese by speaking directly to pupils in Japan. The Palaygo program,…
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Feedback sought on library future
Maribyrnong residents can have their say on the future of the municipality’s public libraries during July. Maribyrnong’s five library branches house roughly 140,000 items and…
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Design out for Altona level crossing removal
The state government has released the final designs for the removal of the level crossing at Maidstone Street in Altona. Construction is set to begin…
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Hobsons Bay budget adopted
Community feedback and state government legislation prompted some changes to the 2025-2026 Hobsons Bay budget which was adopted last week. After being left out of…
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Maribyrnong’s plastic free month
Maribyrnong council is calling on the community to take part in Plastic Free July (PJF) – a global campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastics. The…
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Travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs
Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs at the Wyndham Cultural Centre these school holidays. Dinosaur Time Machine will teach youngsters about the science of…
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Dance the night away for a good cause
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish will host a dinner dance fundrasier. Proceeds will be donated to two local charities – Give Until it Hurts…
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Perón and pirouettes
An upcoming youth ballet production will share the story of Eva Perón, with rehearsals in Melton and a performance in Moonee Ponds. A group of…
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Make your home easy to find in an emergency this winter
As winter sets in across Victoria, Ambulance Victoria is urging the community to take simple steps to make their homes easier for paramedics to find…
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Viking age treasures set for display
The Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking Age discoveries and archaeological finds from the United Kingdom this century, will soon go on display…
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Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there has been a concerning rise in bowel…
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