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Club opens its doors
The Williamstown Football Club is excited to host its first open day of the year, to encourage engagement with the Hobsons Bay community. Marketing manager…
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Specialist robot hits Footscray Hosptial
An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi has…
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Councillor suspended following misconduct
Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander has been suspended from council for one week, following an internal arbitration process found her guilty of misconduct. The suspension…
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Akaraka arrives at the Substation
A new play is making its world premier at the Substation in Newport. Empty Seat is a new company in the Australian theatre scene, and…
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Children strategy needs feedback
Maribyrnong council is seeking feedback on its Children, Young People and their Families 2030 Strategy. The council said the strategy outlines the framework and objectives…
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Laugh along with Mali
Footscray resident Mali Hawke is making his debut at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with the help of Pilot. Pilot is a new program…
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Seddon’s girls push
Seddon Cricket Club is hosting a come and try day to try and get more girls involved in the sport. President Leigh Davies said they…
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A paws-itive cause
Lenny the golden retriever is ready to serve his fellow pup friends at his parents new mobile pet shop cafe. ‘Lenny’s pup shop’ will be…
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Surreal festival hits town
Talented West Footscray Bill Marshall resident is bringing back the Festival of Surrealism. The festival was first founded in 1978 by Mr Marshall also known…
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Unemployment rates high in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong’s unemployment rate decreased in the latest unemployment figures, new data revealed. Job and Skills Australia data reveals Maribyrnong’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5 per…
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Speedsters have an expensive weekend
As Victorians across the state enjoyed their long weekend and tried to stay cool, police detected 63 traffic offences in Hobsons Bay as part of…
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Petition sparks a cat fight
A petition asking Maribyrnong council to introduce a cat curfew has sparked debate in the community. At a meeting on February 20, the council accepted…
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Water grants now open
Applications are now open for this year’s round of the Greater Western Water (GWW) Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program. Thriving Communities has been running…
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Chance to join Dementia alliance
The Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance will be hosting its first Dementia-Friendly Forum. Co-founder Natalie Ive said the group are excited to welcome members…
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Getting back on their feet
Melbourne’s west is full of resilient people getting through tough times with the help of social enterprises. Employment and Workplace Relations and the Arts Minister…
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