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Fruit netting causes harm
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay gardeners are being urged to ensure they’re using wildlife-friendly fruit netting when trying to protect their backyard crops, as wildlife carers…
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$30,000 Grant to look at impact of energy transition on older Victorians
AusNet has awarded Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria a $30,000 Vulnerability Research Grant to investigate the impact of the energy transition on customers aged…
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Parents urged to do a little homework before posting back-to-school photos online
The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is urging parents and carers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to take privacy precautions…
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Clearing the backlog
The state government has announced on January 25 that it has reached a milestone, with the backlog of housing approvals more than halfway cleared. Since…
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Victoria’s new Cross Border Commissioner
Victoria’s next Cross Border Commissioner has been appointed to continue to advocate for locals living and working across the state’s border communities. Regional Development Minister…
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Extra care around roads and driveways
As Victorian students, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, prepare to return to school, Kidsafe Victoria is urging all road users to take extra…
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Top honour for lifelong stroke work
A lifetime of working in health, and particularly in stroke prevention and awareness, has resulted in Sharon McGowan being made a Member of the Order…
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A OAM dedication for the books
Long time Hobsons Bay local Elisabeth (Lis) Frances Grove’s ties to her local community are well known and have now seen her recognised in the…
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AM for service to religion
Born in Scotland to a very conservative and religious family inspired Dorothy Lee to become ordained and prove women belong in religion, just as much…
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Award was music to Denise’s ears
Country music, community radio and music is what makes newly awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient Denise Hylands tick. For 40 years…
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OAM for former mayor
Former Hobsons Bay mayor Angela Altair was among the hundreds of Australians recognised in the Australia Day Honours List. With an extensive resume serving the…
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Lifelong volunteer lands OAM
Williamstown local Carol Willis has dedicated her life to volunteer work. She has taken on a range of roles throughout a lifetime, something she looks…
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OAM for dedicated GP
From the age of 13, a career in medicine was always a dream for newly awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient Christine…
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Men’s shed motoring on
The Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed is celebrating its 11th anniversary with a classic car and bike show. Gold coin donations will grant you entry to…
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Sunrise ceremony
Rotary Club of Yarraville is hoping to continue the conversation around Australia Day, by hosting a day of acknowledgement for the community. This will be…
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