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Police investigate armed robbery in Altona
Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Altona on Saturday, November 18. Investigators have been told two vehicles were involved in…
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Council silent on Techno Park
Hobsons Bay council will longer answer questions regarding the eviction of Williamstown residents living at Techno Park Drive. The ongoing issue began after the council…
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More respite funding for unpaid carers
The state government is giving more unpaid carers across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, the opportunity to take a break, with extra…
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Constitutional change for SEC
The State Electricity Commission (SEC) will be enshrined into Victoria’s Constitution, to ensure continued investment in Victoria’s energy transition. The new SEC will invest in…
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Australians severely underestimating financial and environmental cost of food waste
Planet Ark is encouraging Australian households, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to save themselves money and improve their environmental footprint this National Recycling…
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Improving creeks and rivers
The state government is helping improve habitat for native wildlife across Victoria’s iconic urban rivers and creeks across the west, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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No permit required for granny flat
It will soon be easier for Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to build a small second home on their property – giving…
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Australia’s dumped tyre pile is getting bigger
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its tyre recovery data for 2022-2023, and things don’t look good. Alarmingly, Australia’s recovery of used car, bus and…
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Stay sun smart this summer
To remind Victorians of the importance of sun protection habits over summer, SunSmart has launched Victoria’s ‘Don’t Let Cancer In’ campaign, supported by the Victorian…
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New safe driving campaign
A new road safety campaign is directly targeting Victorian traffic offenders in an effort to educate drivers on the real cost of risky behaviours, to…
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Kon is Melburnian of the year
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) founder and chief executive Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM has been awarded Melburnian of the year by Melbourne council. Mr Karapanagiotidis’ list…
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Vacant building calls for feedback
The Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre has a vacant building for the first time in 20 years, and they want to know how the…
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Charges following fatal Footscray stabbing
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a girl following a fatal stabbing in Footscray in the early hours of Thursday, November 16. The charge follows an…
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Man charged after alleged Nazi salute
Police have charged a man after he allegedly performed the Nazi salute in Newport last week. It is alleged the salute was performed outside a…
















