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New hub for aspiring writers
An exciting new community hub for young writers is on its way to Footscray. 100 story building is a social enterprise and a non for…
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Free Kindergarten for Victorian families
Altona North families are encouraged to enrol their children in free kindergarten programs for three-and-four-year-olds. Hobsons Bay council is encouraging parents of all cultures and…
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Celebrating community at open day
To celebrate the West Gate Tunnel Project nearing completion , the project is hosting a Community Day to give back to the Maribyrnong community for…
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From dream to $1 million reality
A lucky Altona woman has won big in the Monday and Wednesday Tattslotto. The numbers came to her in dream , helping her to secure…
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Environmental beauty in paint
‘Nature In Concrete’ is the latest art exhibition being shown at the Newport Community Hub. This exhibition will be Mr De Ramos’s first solo exhibition,…
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10th Anniversary of Setting Sun
The Setting Sun Film Festival is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the community festival. On Thursday, May 11, the opening night will be held at…
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Paid parking infuriates traders
Altona residents have expressed their deep disapproval of new parking meters that have come to the Altona Esplanade. President of the Altona Traders Village Association,…
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Melbourne’s women in rescue train together in Moorabool
Female VICSES volunteers across the Western Region came together on Sunday, April 30 at Pykes Creek Reservoir, Myrniong for a Women in Rescue (WIR) event.…
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Giant snail embarks on trail
The Kinetic Theatre Company is hosting an interactive performance, spanning the duration of five days along the Hobsons Bay coastal trail. Starting on Wednesday, May…
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Police investigating Laverton North fight
Police are investigating an affray in Laverton North on Saturday, April 29. Investigators have been told a fight broke out between two large groups around…
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Hobsons Bay thanks volounteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of a community. I’ve been fortunate throughout my professional and personal life to work with and alongside some incredible volunteers that…
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Emergency Management Commissioner to retire
Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp has advised the state government that he intends to retire at the conclusion of his five-year term. On Friday, April…
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Lifeline launches new toolkit
Lifeline has launched a new service designed to reach help seekers who aren’t ready to talk to someone else about their situation, or simply prefer…
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Victoria partners with South Africa on mRNA vaccines
A new partnership between Victoria and South Africa is set to fast track international collaboration on the development and manufacture of next generation mRNA vaccines…
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Community Calendar
Carers’ walk and talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Footscray. A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood…
















