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Fatal off-road vehicle collision in Grangefields
Two teenagers have been killed and three people seriously injured in a collision in Grangefields on Sunday. Police have been told at least two off-road…
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New legislation to reform Victoria’s triple-0 service
Victoria’s emergency triple-0 service will undergo a significant transformation to improve governance, accountability and oversight under new legislation introduced by the state government. The Triple…
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New conducted energy devices for Public Order Response
Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will soon be equipped with new conducted energy devices (CEDs), to ensure they have more non-lethal options…
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Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee expanded
More casual and contract workers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will be able to access sick and carer’s pay, with the state government increasing the…
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New rules for taxi fares
Taxi passengers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will soon have more certainty about what they pay when hailing or catching a cab from a rank…
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Know what to expect this swooping season
With spring arriving, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are being reminded that some native birds such as magpies and plovers may swoop during their breeding…
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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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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders, with one in seven Australians currently using these drugs,…
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Mad cow rule change
UK ex-pats and Aussies who spent time in the UK have made more than 123,000 blood and plasma donations in the 12 months since the…
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Month long youth fest celebration kicks off
The skills and achievements of young Victorians will be celebrated with a month-long festival, including for those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Youth Fest is…
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MPs and councillors reveal their perceptions of corruption within government
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has released the findings of its Perceptions of Corruption Survey completed by Victorian Members of Parliament (MPs) and local…
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Running from poverty
Three Hobsons Bay locals have returned from participating in Run From Poverty, an fundraising challenge by non-for-profit One Heart, which took place in Kenya. Williamstown…
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Coffee brings energy to community
Citizen of the year Nasz Kahn, has continued her exceptional community service by helping bring Seabrook locals the joy of coffee. Nasz said the Seabrook…
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Pasta for the people
Chef Domenic Zema has always donated meals where he can to charities and non-for-profit organisations, which he said is his way of giving back to…
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Mini railway on the lookout for help
The Altona Miniature Railway (AMR) organisation is looking for new volunteers to keep their weekly train rides a regular occurrence. AMR is a hobby club…
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