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Improving CFA communication
Volunteer firefighters will be able to respond more efficiently to emergencies with the roll out of 18,000 new radios to all Country Fire Authority (CFA)…
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Demand for hot water rebates at record levels
More Victorians than ever before, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar Homes…
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New mayoral advisory panel
The state government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2024, with 10 mayors from across Victoria including Maribyrnong. Comprising mayors from urban,…
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Saving the dingo population
The state government is helping protect a vulnerable population of dingoes in Victoria’s north-west while ensuring farmers are able to protect their livestock. Effective from…
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NAPLAN testing underway
The first annual NAPLAN tests, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, officially begin on March 13, with more than 300,000 students at 2350 Victorian schools…
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Digital map of Vic women
The state government is celebrating Victorian women, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who have made the state a better place through a new…
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Hours worked continued to fall in December quarter
Hours worked dropped by 0.3 per cent to 5,863 million hours in the December quarter 2023, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau…
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Shigella outbreak linked to Esoteric Festival in Donald
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, who attended the Esoteric Festival from March 8 to 12 are being urged to get tested for…
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App to help Victorians find the cheapest fuel near them
Arevo by RACV is an app which has introduced a new tool to help Victorians, inclduing those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to find the…
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Community Calendar
Sing with WIllin Wimmin choir Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always…
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Sensory toys almost ready for play
The West Footscray Neighbourhood House has received a much anticipated grant which will be used to purchase sensory specific toys for the childcare centre. Manager…
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Temperatures set to soar
New analysis shows cities on Australia’s east coast, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, would endure at least twice as many sweltering days above 35 degrees…
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Raffle is a sweet treat
The West Footscray Neighbourhood House is again hosting its annual Easter raffle. Manager Marianne Wangira said funds raised from selling tickets will go towards updating…
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Dusty roads lie ahead
The Inner West Air Quality Network (IWAQN) says there is more to be done by the state government following the announcement of road sealing across…
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Thieves steal children’s memorial plaques in Altona North
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after thieves stole memorial plaques in Altona North sometime between Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March. Investigators…
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