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Huge donation delivered to food relief services
Food relief programs run by Laverton Community Integrated Services (LCIS) have received a donation from Bendigo Community Banks of Altona and Laverton, to continue providing…
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20 years of the Willy Lit Fest
The west’s largest annual literary festival is almost back in town for another year, this time celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Williamstown Literary Festival a.k.a…
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Active flood watch issued for Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong locals should be alert as an active flood watch is underway for the Maribyrnong River. An update delivered at 2.41 pm on the Vic…
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Red Cross blood donation pop-up
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood organisation is bringing a pop-up blood donation centre to Williamstown for 11 days. The pop-up donor centre will be located…
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New vape cloud sculpture warns youth
Vaping is the latest smoking anomaly, typically prevalent with young people. To raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes (vapes), Scienceworks in Spotswood has constructed…
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Multi-million dollar sport funding boost
The Western Bulldogs Foundation will continue to connect westies through sport and community programs, following a multi-million dollar burst into the foundation. On Tuesday, May…
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Pier Street- the pearl of Altona
Pier Street Pearls is a new exhibition coming to Altona that celebrates the history of the main shopping strip in Altona. The project has been…
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Maidstone tram journey continues
A new contract has been awarded for construction on the new tram maintenance and stabling facility in Maidstone. On Tuesday, May 6, Public Transport Minister…
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Baked are bringing live music to the sun
Visual storytellers ‘Baked’ are bringing their online filmed session experience to life at the Sun Theatre, with the launch of their brand-new series ‘Live Music…
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Mini documentarians shoot their shot
A group of bright primary school kids are well on their way to becoming the next generation of filmmakers after writing, directing, and producing their…
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Gem Pier reopens for use
Popular Gem Pier in Williamstown has been upgraded and repaired to ensure it can continue to be enjoyed safely for years to come. Williamstown MP…
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Stellar sustainability for Braybrook
Braybrook College has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Braybrook College has widely integrated sustainability across the curriculum and in…
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A new flood warning system for westies
Melbourne Water bas announced a new partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October…
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Hobsons Bay celebrates World Environment Day
In celebration of World Environment Day which is celebrated annually on June 5, Hobsons Bay council is offering a range of activities and programs. Over…
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New kids book tackles asthma
A bilingual children’s storybook co-designed by Brimbank’s Vietnamese community in collaboration with community health organisation, cohealth, aims to tackle the serious health problem of childhood…
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