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Fellowship awarded to Zac Lewis
Western Chances chief executive Zac Lewis is one of 10 social entrepreneurs who have been chosen as this year’s Westpac Social Change Fellows, through Westpac…
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Brightening up the street
Footscray has a vibrant new mural incorporating local flora and fauna. The mural titled ‘Abundance’, was painted by Katherine Gailer and supported by Maribyrnong council’s…
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Club welcomes new nets
The Williamstown Colts Cricket Club finally has new nets after years of rallying for new facilities. The club applied for a grant in August 2022,…
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Art pops into Footscray
For six weeks only, a pop-up gallery has found its way to Footscray displaying locally created art. Six western suburbs artists led by Bella Farfaglia…
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Cricket book scores big
Fiona McKenzie has commemorated 40 years of women’s cricket at the Altona North Cricket Club, by creating a book documenting the club’s history. Growing up…
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Christmas event strikes Gordon Street
Gordon Street Pantry is hosting a Christmas hamper event in the last few days leading up to Christmas, as a last minute treat for the…
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Operation Roadwise a warning to all
Police are pleading with motorists to take extra care on the roads during the high-risk Christmas period as Operation Roadwise commences. The state wide road…
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Lifeblood lands at Highpoint
Maribyrnong locals and Highpoint Shoppers will be able to give a different kind of gift this year, by rolling up a sleeve and donating blood.…
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The DUX of Footscray High School
Footscray High School’s Dux Miles Jarman said he is feeling really good about his results. For Miles, maths has always been one of his favourite…
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Connect with your community by volunteering
The number of volunteers in the west is declining according to Volunteer West, and following International Volunteer Day on December 5 they’re encouraging people to…
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Calls for mental health help
Hobsons Bay council is working with the state and federal governments to seek funding for specialised youth mental health services in the inner west. Council…
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Two Altona men charged following firearms incidents
Police charged two men on Friday evening as part of an investigation into a number of firearm and drug matters. The charges follow two incidents…
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Playground relocation decision
Maribyrnong council has voted to approve the restoration of the Thompson Water Gardens in Footscray Park, following the Coronial Investigation into two separate drowning incidents.…
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Lifesavers win the fight
Altona Lifesaving Club has welcomed a Hobsons Bay council decision to issue parking permits to local lifesaving clubs. Volunteer lifesavers in Altona and Williamstown will…
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Summer in the bay heats up
Hobsons Bay council has planned for a free and low-cost activities in Hobsons Bay across January and February this summer. Summer in the Bay 2024…
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