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Victorians urged to prepare for upcoming fire season
The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring suggests that Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can expect a drier and warmer spring, with…
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Hot conditions prompt water safety warning
With predictions of a long, hot summer, research from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia has prompted urgent…
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One in three with a mental health condition don’t get support
To coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Beyond Blue released data showing almost one in 3 people with a mental health condition…
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Kids Helpline lifts lid on youth suicide statistics
Kids Helpline, a service of yourtown, is Australia’s only national 24/7 counselling and support service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years,…
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Working to protect Victoria’s threatened species
The state government is giving Victoria’s threatened species the best chance to thrive, by opening a second round of the Nature Fund which promotes collaboration…
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Victorians highest consumer of deadly drug
Crime Stoppers Victoria is urging the public, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to share what they know about the drug trade in a…
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Victorian Community History Awards now open for entries
The Public Record Office Victoria has announced the 2023 Victorian Community History Awards are now open for entries. The Community History Awards are presented in…
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Secondary teaching degree to become free
The state government has announced it will make studying to become a teacher in secondary schools in Victoria free, including those in Maribrynong and Hobsons…
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More employment outcomes to come for LGBTIQ+ Victorians
LGBTIQ+ communities and jobseekers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will soon have more access to safe and inclusive employment services. Employment minister Ben…
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Community Calendar
Book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of…
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Helping out in tough times
Demand for volunteers has never been greater however those putting themselves forward to help out the community is falling. Cade Lucas speaks with volunteers, young…
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Over 80’s celebration with parkrun
Maribyrnong parkrun is preparing to celebrate older participants who walk, run and volunteer as part of an ‘Over 80’s celebration day’ on Saturday, September 23.…
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Survey open on Williamstown port
Parks Victoria is developing a new plan to guide the future use and management of the Williamstown local port area. The plan set out by…
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My Place
Young academic Sunny Nguyen tells Jennifer Pittorino about his work in the community and his connection to Maribyrnong. Can you tell us your name, title,…
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Medical Pantry a chance to win
Medical Pantry is one seven ‘community heroes’ in line to win a $10,000 grant to further invest in their cause. Inika Organic is running its…
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