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Strengthening integrity
An updated Ministerial Code of Conduct was introduced on Friday, December 1, to strengthen and extend the standards of ethical behaviour expected of ministers, and…
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Boost for independent schools
Students across the state, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will get access to new and expanded facilities with the second round of applications…
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Community Calendar
Christmas On The Lawn Christchurch Newport is hosting their Christmas event for all to enjoy. Come along and soak up some Christmas cheer with live…
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Grants for dementia friendly projects available
Communities across Australia, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will benefit from Dementia Australia grants to support efforts to become more dementia-friendly. Applications for…
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Protection for those building a home
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who are building or renovating their homes, are covered with a new Building Legislation Amendment which will…
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Toilets flushed with colour
The Footscray Primary School bathrooms have been given a makeover by local artist Lady Mohawk, as part of the $20 million rebuild of the school.…
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Free puppy training
If you’re like me and are lucky enough to have a dog, you’ll know what a special part of your family they are. They’re not…
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From earthquake victim to air force officer
Ten-year-old Abdul Khan couldn’t have known while watching RAAF cargo planes deliver assistance to survivors of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that 15 years later he’d…
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Awards for clean, fair food
Slow Food Melbourne has awarded 18 recipients with a stamp of approval and recognition of the work they do to promote local producers via the…
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My Place
Community leader and Hobsons Bay 2023 Citizen of the Year Nas Khan tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work in Seabrook and her connection to the…
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Operation summer on the horizon
Williamstown police gearing up for a busy summer period with their new summer policing framework. Senior Sergeant Vanesa Tzounas said as the warmer weather approaches,…
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Contribute to the nature plan
Maribyrnong council is asking locals to contribute to its first nature plan, a 10-year plan to help the council protect and enhance habitats and strengthen…
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Police investigate $21,000 fraudulent cash withdrawals
Police are investigating a series of fraudulent cash withdrawals in Melbourne’s west, totalling more than $20,000. Police were told a woman attended a bank on…
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Paintback proposal canned
A planning permit for a paint recovery facility in West Footscray has been knocked back by Maribyrnong council. As reported by Star Weekly, there has…
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Christmas to come early in Williamstown
With Christmas fast approaching, community groups and locals are organising events to help spread festive cheer. The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its…
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