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Parliamentary integrity commission consultation begins
The state government is consulting on the most significant overhaul of parliamentary oversight in the country, establishing a Parliamentary Integrity Commission to investigate allegations of…
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Six arrested and $1m in vapes seized in tobacco probe
Six people have been arrested and $1 million worth of e-cigarettes seized in raids over organised crime syndicates linked to the illicit tobacco trade in…
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Tourism strategy is under review
There are so many unsung heroes in our community that do incredible work who don’t get the recognition they deserve. I’ve been fortunate to meet…
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Odds stacked against hotel
Two local councils have joined forces to call on the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) to reject a hotel’s application for extended trading…
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Children’s Week returns
Children’s Week returns to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay with a full program and a wide range of activities. A week of free, educational events will…
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A grand competiton
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has revealed the nine trees contending for the prestigious title of 2023 Victorian Tree of the Year. The shortlist…
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Reliable tradies to the rescue
Maribyrnong will be one of many communities across Victoria left devastated by floods last spring to have better access to reliable tradies under a partnership…
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Community stands strong
The Maribyrnong Community Recovery Committee recently announced a new initiative for flood affected residents. The committee intends to help individuals involved in the emergency flood…
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Council stands by residents
As Maribyrnong reflects on the first anniversary of the Maribyrnong floods, council said it recognises what a challenging time it has been for the community…
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Flood ignites past trauma
Residents of an Avondale Heights retirement village fear their homes are worthless after mismanaged floods forced them out of their community and left them traumatised.…
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Mitigation is a necessity
The Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association has issued a response to the recent findings from the Melbourne Water flood inquiry. Maribyrnong coordinator Dr Nicole Kowalczy…
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Fill out the flood survey
In the early hours of Friday October 14, 2022, the Maribyrnong River burst its banks and caused widespread devastation. More than 500 homes and businesses…
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A year of reflection
It took the Footscray Rugby Union club less than one year to have their club and pavilion rebuilt after the October 2022 floods “destroyed” everything.…
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Nightmare on Clyde Street
Maribyrnong resident Paul Lau said the events of October 14, 2022 still remain vivid in his mind, images he describes as a “horror movie”. “We…
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Family still homeless a year on
One year ago on October 14, 2022 Alison Baumgart and her family were not prepared to evacuate their home of eight years, but were faced…
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