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Swans face tragic end
Friends of Newells Paddock was left devastated on Sunday, August 3, when an off leash dog killed three swans. President Bruce Dickinson said the community…
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Cross country kids take home the win
Local Hobsons Bay primary school kids Bonnie and Ethan recently competed and won in the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships in Canberra. Mother, Fiona…
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Inquiry into flood kicks off with survey
The response of the insurance industry to major flood events across Australia in 2022 will be the focus of a new inquiry by the House…
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Future of music program fades away
For over a decade , free music program Crescendo has been providing Laverton P-12 college students with additional musical learning opportunities, but its director said…
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Welcoming the babies
A new event for parents is on its way to Seddon, organised by Footscray MP Katie Hall. The ‘Welcoming the babies’ event was inspired by…
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Take your ping pong skills to the table
Table Tennis Victoria is encouraging the communities living in the west to start practicing their ping pong skills. A pop-up ping pong event ‘Take it…
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Celebrating new projects with art
The construction of the Altona Pier has inspired artists to come together to “honour” the past, present and future of the pier, with a series…
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Celebrating adult learning
Earlier this week, The Yarraville Community Centre celebrated the first day Adult Learners Week with an afternoon tea and art session. Adult Learners Week is…
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First annual Footscray community day
Footscray locals will have a new chance to connect with the community at a free event being run by the Footscray Traders. Footscray Traders president…
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Addressing overdose ’crisis’
More than 56 people died of unintentional drug overdoses between 2017 and 2021 in the Maribyrnong area, according to a new report by the Penington…
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‘Wakeup call’ on poverty
Eighteen per cent of people in Braybrook are living in poverty. This is one of many statistics revealed by the Victorian Council of Social Services…
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Having fun while donating
For a few days only , families will be granted free entry to play centre Funtopia in Maribyrnong, as part of a new incentive to…
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Greek spirit in Footscray
The Footscray community has collaborated to celebrate Greek culture in the west, with the unveiling of a new mural. The team at Greek Youth Generator…
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Sun welcomes comedy
A former employee of the Sun Theatre will soon be the one entertaining live audiences, with the first live stand-up comedy show hitting the theatre…
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EPA wants Cleanaway feedback
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Maribrynong Council want feedback from those in the community who may be affected by the Cleanaway site proposed for…
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