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Little Saigon demolition has commenced
Demolition has started on the Little Saigon site and is due to be completed in four to five weeks. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the…
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Heavy delays on Princess Freeway near Kororoit Creek Road
Three lanes are closed Geelong-bound on the Princes Freeway just before Kororoit Creek Road due to a collision. Emergency services attending. Delays are building onto…
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Celebrate World Milk Day with a brew
Dairy Australia is urging residents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to drink their coffee with cows milk this World Milk Day. The global…
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Community Calendar
Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library…
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New DNA testing technology shows majority of wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids
Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought. Findings show that wild dingo populations have less dog lineage, with a…
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Young people want to contribute to natural disaster planning and recovery
Young people are putting their hands up to get involved during times of natural disaster preparation and recovery, yet they have few opportunities to help…
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Police urge snow visitors to plan ahead this winter
Ahead of Victoria’s snow season officially commencing next week, police are urging those planning to hit the slopes to plan ahead after thousands of visitors…
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New funding to fast-track council flood planning
New funding from the state government will help more local governments complete up-to-date flood data and mapping and incorporate completed flood studies into their planning…
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Plan ahead when hiking this winter
This winter, the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Parks Victoria are urging visitors to state parks to plan in advance for adverse conditions, and…
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Transforming early education for the best start in life
More children and families in the western suburbs, will have greater and more affordable access to two years of quality kindergarten with the state government’s…
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Grants help Aboriginal athletes go the distance
The state government has announced the latest recipients of its Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said from enabling more…
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Grants now open for Children’s Week
Grant applications have opened for Children’s Week running this October. On Thursday, June 1, Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt opened the applications for…
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A big footy freeze
The Newport Junior Football Club has a long history with the neurological condition Multiple Sclerosis, which coach Amanda Joy said has been challenging. Coach of…
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The handmade bicycle show rides into town tonight
Tonight the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia is starting, for a select period of time at Seaworks in Williamstown. The show will run until Sunday, June…
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Community summit celebrating local leaders
Hot House Community projects, Network West and the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund are hosting the 2023 Community Leadership Summit. The summit is a celebration of…
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