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Tunnel Boring Machine’s final journey
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Vida’s mission on the state governments West Gate Tunnel project is complete as the major parts return to its manufacturer in…
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Students enjoy sensory garden
Yarraville West Primary School has recently installed a sensory garden, which Principal Karen Rush said the students have been loving. “It was a 14 week…
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Teen trio arrested over Truganina hoon incident
Police charged three teenagers on Tuesday in relation to a dangerous off-road hooning incident in Truganina.. Three 15-year-old boys were arrested and three dirt-bikes seized…
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Council backs ‘coming out day’
Maribyrnong council has shown solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community by committing to hold a Coming Out Day event next month. At a meeting on Tuesday,…
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Maribyrnong councillors throw support behind a yes vote
Maribyrnong council has shown its support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. In its meeting on Tuesday, September 12, council moved…
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Council adopts gambling policy
Hobsons Bay council has adopted a Gambling Harm Prevention Policy Statement 2023 following community consultation. The draft policy statement was put out for public consultation…
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Level crossing concerns
Spotswood residents want to be treated as a community when it comes to the level crossing removal at Spotswood. Neighbours Grace Guinto and Jared Redmond…
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Community say on fairness
Hobsons Bay council will place a draft of its Fair Hobsons Bay for All document on public exhibition for four weeks. In its meeting on…
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Demystifing life with dementia
Newly formed dementia support group, Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons, wants to encourage those struggling to reach out during national Dementia Action Week. This year…
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Musicians for Yes
Musicians for YES is an upcoming event to be held at the Kindred Bandroom in Footscray, described by band room manager Angus Ingram as a…
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Youth suicide contacts increase
Kids Helpline has released data showing a a significant increase in youth suicide related contacts requiring an urgent “duty of care” response. Kids Helpline provided…
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Festivals on the horizon
Maribyrnong council endorsed the funding recommendations for the 2023/24 Signature Festivals and Activations program, increasing the budget. In its meeting on Tuesday, September 19, council…
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JAM! welcomes council moves
Justice Action Maribyrnong (JAM!), a residents’ group promoting First Nations cultures and justice, anti-racism and diversity, is pleased with Maribyrnong council’s decision to no longer…
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Abandoning January 26
Maribyrnong council will no longer hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26. At their meeting on Tuesday, September 12, councillors voted to stop holding ceremonies on…
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Auslan story time
Deaf Children Australia is celebrating National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) on Monday, September 18, with a free, engaging and inclusive Auslan Story Time at…
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