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New zebra crossing hits the street
On Wednesday, May 31, Hobsons Bay council announced they installed a new zebra pedestrian crossing on Bath Place at Ferguson Street in Williamstown. Council said…
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Lengthy wait for patients in the west
Western Health (WH) has partnered with Victoria University (VU) to create a free, bilingual e-health module to help thousands of people suffering physical and mental…
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House fire in Laverton
Emergency services were called to Cole Street in Laverton regarding a residential fire on Thursday, June 1. Multiple calls received at 9.53am for a garage…
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A mental health run from Bondi to Williamstown
Four inspiring Williamstown locals completed a 10-day interstate run for mental health awareness on Sunday, May 28. On Thursday, May 18, the Holla Foundation runners…
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First aid fundraiser
On Tuesday, May, 30, The Sisterhood Project held a fundraiser at Little V.I.P’s childcare centre in Maidstone, on Tuesday, May 30, to teach parents some…
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New show ‘Galah’ hits Bluestone
Miss Friby is transforming the Bluestone Church Art Space in Footscray, into a ‘post modern Centrelink for goths’, with her latest physical theatre work, ‘Galah’.…
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Community liaison members welcome Bella
The West Gate Tunnel Project reached a major milestone recently, with tunnel boring complete on two twin tunnels that will create a much-needed alternative to…
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Campaigners urgency on bus network reform
Following the electric bus roll out in Footscray in mid-May, campaigners are continuing to urge the government to deliver network reform. Friends of the Earth…
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New flood recovery grants available
New funding has been announced for trader groups to help local businesses affected by the 2022 floods. Trader groups will be able to apply for…
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Global win for Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water and GrowCreative won Gold in the 2023 GOV Design Awards, held in New York on Tuesday, May 30. The award sits in the…
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Calling for a strong fuel efficiency standard
The Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) is calling for a strong fuel efficiency standard to be implemented, in response to the government’s consultation on the…
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A western partnership continues
One of the longest-standing AFL club partnerships is set to continue, with Victoria University (VU) and the Western Bulldogs renewing their allegiance for a further…
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A child’s guide to grief
Two young creatives have paired up to create a children’s picture book, to help primary school aged kids navigate grief. Maribyrnong local Amber Sindoni and…
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Big build updates in Footscray
Road works in Footscray are continuing on, following updates on Victoria’s Big Build. Footscray Road will reopen on Thursday, June 15, following the completion of…
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Industrial land review open
Community consultation sessions on Hobsons Bay’s industrial land are beginning on Wednesday, May 31. Council said it needs a clear policy to guide how industrial…
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