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West welcomes writers workshops
Writers based in the west now have the support of a new non-profit organisation which will be hosting a monthly series of specialised writing events…
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Renter pain in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay renters are experiencing some of the worst rental pain in Victoria, according to new data from Suburbtrends. Suburbtrends releases a monthly…
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Climate protest causes traffic jam on Melbourne bridge
Climate protesters are using a hire truck to block three lanes of a major Melbourne bridge, causing traffic chaos during peak hour. Extinction Rebellion members…
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Farewell to a fruitful career
Fifty-five years ago Italian migrant Antonio Napoli opened his fruit shop on Ferguson Street, Williamstown beginning the long legacy of trading. Years later, in 1994…
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Fresh finds at the farmers market
The Maribyrnong community can continue to enjoy the Yarraville farmers and craft market with a new string of traders. Market organiser Eileen Fiederling O’Callaghan said…
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Infants and parents to benefit from multilingual resources
Being a first time parent can be difficult enough without the resources, advice and support services needed to navigate life with a newborn, being in…
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Report find abuse continues
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) released its community visitors annual report, reporting an overall increase in abuse, neglect and violence for the people…
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Fire over the weekend
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to multiple calls for a house fire in Williamstown early Sunday morning. Crews found a 2-storey timber building 8 metre…
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2024 Autumn forecast
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents should expect warmer days and nights, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast. It shows most of Australia has…
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Community batteries a bright idea
Community batteries allow individuals to simultaneously save money and reduce their carbon footprint, but there are advantages for others, too, says Steve. “For the DNSP…
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Water treatment seeing upgrade
Wastewater treatment in Melbourne’s west is about to be transformed, modernising the plant to ensure the health and sanitation needs of Victoria’s growing population are…
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Phone concern dials up
A Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) poll has revealed many Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, consider drivers using phones one of…
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Financial distress concerning for patients
The Leukaemia Foundation is casting the spotlight on figures showing the significant financial distress blood cancer patients and their families are currently facing in Australia,…
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Containers for the kids
Victoria’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is making it easy for Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to donate their container refunds to…
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Victorians urged to keep up to date with cancer checks
The state government is calling on Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to make sure their cancer screenings checks are up to date…
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