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Parking conditions cause mayhem
One resident from Maribyrnong has reached their limit with the parking conditions in the neighbourhood, asking council to fix it. The resident who wishes to…
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Four teens charged in Footscray
Four teenagers were arrested after being found in allegedly stolen vehicles in Footscray overnight. Police spotted the allegedly stolen Audi and Kia sedan parked in…
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Police investigate Braybrook assault
Police are investigating an assault in Braybrook on Friday, July 28. Investigators have been told a 15-year-old Sunshine West boy was approached by two males…
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ParKanDo stands strong
ParKanDo, based in Hobsons Bay, is a grassroots support group for people impacted by Parkinson’s. The group is entirely volunteer run by three members who…
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Union considers VU open day strike
Union members at Victoria University (VU) are considering targeting upcoming open days with industrial action, including strikes. In a fresh push for fairer pay and…
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Jamming all night long with Kindred
Every Thursday, Kindred Bandroom hosts a free weekly jam night in the band room for all to enjoy. Leader of the house band Angus Ingram,…
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Library plan on display
Maribyrnong council’s Library Plan 2023-25 is now available, following extensive community engagement. Council endorsed the Library Plan earlier this month after receiving thousands of comments…
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Bunbury Street changes endorsed
Bunbury Street in Footscray will be transformed with a reduced 30 kilometre an hour speed limit and shared spaces for cyclists and motorists. Council backed…
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Council cuts building height
Maribyrnong council has approved the construction of a 10-storey mixed use building in the Highpoint Major Activity Centre. In granting the permit, council lopped four…
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Cohealth supports breastfeeding program
In the lead-up to Breastfeeding Week, cohealth has supported organisations and public venues in Maribyrnong, to welcome breastfeeding parents through the Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere…
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Five Fraser businesses have been awarded grants
Migrant Coffee, is one of five businesses in Fraser to be awarded a grant under the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program. Migrant Coffee is…
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A feline focused poster competition
Friends of Newport Lakes (FoNL) has paired up with two local primary schools for a cat poster competition and exhibition, currently on display. FoNL president…
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Lifesavers bring home two medals
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) lifesavers have returned from the Sharkskin Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships in Kingscliff, New South Wales with…
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90 years of Yarraville’s Mouth Organ Band
Today marks the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band’s 90th birthday, established in 1933 by Ernie Weybury after he saw a 12-year-old boy playing a mouth organ…
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A woman’s journey in overcoming homelessness
Christine Campbell was a 15-year-old when she fled her home, after the promise to relocate to Melbourne and live a better life didn’t work out.…
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