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Donations needed for flood victims
Not-for-profit donation platform, GIVIT, is calling on Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to donate to the Ready to Learn Appeal to assist…
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Victorian women to be honoured in art
More inspiring women will be honoured in public art across the state and Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, get the opportunity to…
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Take precautions this summer
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are being encouraged to understand the risks of Buruli ulcer and take precautions against mosquito bites this…
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Kids still battling winter viruses before start to school year
Changes to normal viral patterns have led to children continuing to be diagnosed with winter viruses, such as influenza and RSV, right throughout the summer…
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Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia. Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia,…
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Shining a light on First Nations stroke heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, including to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents. Stroke Foundation is “thrilled” to add a…
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Program to help manage risks
Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers, horticulturalists and apiarists an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage…
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Four ways to prioritorise your cardiovascular wellbeing
This February is REDFEB, heart awareness month. In addition to encouraging people in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrong to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia…
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Cyber security tips from the AFP to keep children safe
The AFP has released age appropriate conversations about online safety for kids aged from between five years old and 12 years old, and 13 years…
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United’s holiday fun
Western United kept the community active and engaged during the school holidays. Holiday camps for kids kicked off last week providing children an excellent opportunity…
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My Place
Scouts district commissioner Gerard White tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in the local government and his involvement in Scouts. Tell us a bit about…
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Truganina tennis mural a hit
A 22-metre-long mural of Australian sporting legend and former world number one player, Lleyton Hewitt, has been unveiled on a tennis hit-up wall in Truganina.…
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My Place
Cleo Pitt, a 73-year-old from Footscray is taking major strides in her fitness goals, and encourages everyone to get walking. She spoke to Star Weekly…
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New suburb for Yarraville
The iconic Bradmill denim factory in Yarraville is set for a stunning return, but not as locals once knew it. The landscape of Melbourne’s inner-west…
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Sixth man arrested as part of investigation into arson attacks
Police have arrested a Sunshine West man as part of a series of arson attacks in Melbourne this year. The 23-year-old Sunshine West man is…
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