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Car on fire causes heavy delays on the M80 Ring Road
Two left lanes are currently closed on the M80 Ring Road Altona-bound near the Boundary Road exit due to a car which has gone up…
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Seatbelt offences top detections in Hobsons bay
Seatbelt offences made up the majority of offences detected by police in Hobsons Bay during a four-day state wide road policing operation on the Australia…
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Verge garden to stay
Maribyrnong resident Debra Harding is relieved she will be able to continue caring for her verge garden, after a close call with council. Late last…
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Last call to enter art prize
There are only a few days left to enter the Hobsons Bay Arts Society (HBAS) 5X7 Art Prize 2024. Exhibition coordinator Kirsten Craggs said this…
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Sustainability workshops on the way
Lady Mohawk, also known as Sally Walshe, is hosting two free workshops as part of the month-long National Sustainability Festival (NSF). Sally said the ’Repurpose…
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Remembering Ted Allsopp
Edward (Ted) Allsopp was many things, an Olympian, an artist and a proud Western Bulldogs fan, but his loved ones will always remember him as…
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Altona Pier open for business
Altona’s pride and joy, the newly redeveloped Altona Pier is now open for public use. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne and Parks Victoria joined eager community…
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Pop-up picnic for old hospital site
Footscray locals will have another chance to contribute to the future of the old Footscray Hospital site. Co-organiser Kate Breen said the ‘pop-up’ picnic aims…
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Citizens of the year honoured
Lorraine Harrison has been named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year for 2024, recognising her dedicated community advocacy. Ms Harrison has held many leadership roles…
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Cheapest rents at record highs
Melbourne’s west is the cheapest rental market in any Australian city despite jumping 13.1 per cent in the last year, according to a new report…
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OAM puts Alan in a spin
Officially, Point Cook’s Alan Evers-Buckland has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the Australia Day honours for services to Life Saving, Charities…
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Community Calendar
Free nature walks for 55-plus Join Dr Liz Cyarto for guided Forest Therapy walks which leave you feeling tranquil, relaxed and rejuvenated afterwards. Supported by…
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Practical Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition for Children with Disabilities
As the new academic year approaches, LiveBig, a prominent provider of allied health supports, has advice to ensure a successful return to the classroom. LiveBig…
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Pig butchering scam targeting Australians as AFP warns lonely hearts to be wary this Valentine’s Day
The AFP is warning that a manipulative and costly financial scam called pig butchering, also known as romance baiting, is targeting Australians with the promise…
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Paramedics and lifesavers call for caution around inland waterways
Paramedics and lifesavers are urging Victorians, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to take care in and around inland waterways this summer, following an…
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