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Relief for those in need
Yarraville community members are rolling up their sleeves to support those in need, as part of a series of pop-up food relief markets. A joint…
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Final lifeline for asylum support centre
Footscray Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is quickly running out of savings, with the executive team warning they only have a month and a half…
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South Kingsville man arrested and charged following traffic camera vehicle damage
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a 53-year-old South Kingsville with a string of offences following his alleged involvement in three…
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Reaching the halfway mark on hospital build
The state government has celebrated the new Footscray Hospital project reaching another milestone, with the first three buildings reaching their maximum height and achieving structural…
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Lane changes for outbound West Gate Freeway users
Outbound drivers travelling along the West Gate Freeway are advised to prepare for changes to their journey as the outbound M80 Ring Road and Princes…
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Helping hand for Parkinson’s carers available
Western suburbs Parkinson’s disease support group ParKanDo is gearing up for a new year of providing support to those with Parkinson’s or other neurological diseases,…
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Greens release proposed flood inquiry scope
The Victorian Greens have released the terms of reference of a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s Maribyrnong River floods. Introduced on Wednesday, February 8, the…
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Leaping into learning launch
Thousands of pupils donned their new uniforms and their backpacks to begin the newest phase of their educational journey. Prep pupils across Maribyrnong and Hobsons…
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Next step in flood support
Maribyrnong community members would soon come together to provide guidance and support to council on issues and barriers impacting the Maribyrnong flood recovery process towards…
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Broad vision for Hobsons Bay mayor
Hobsons Bay mayor Antoinette (Tony) Briffa has released the focus areas for the 2022-23 mayoral term. At Hobsons Bay council’s meeting on Tuesday, February 7,…
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Local wares wow crowds
Altona’s Pier Street was bustling with activity on Tuesday, February 7. As part of the weekly Altona Beach Market held on Pier Street, Weaver Reserve…
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Buses replacing trains due to boom gate damage
Buses are replacing trains on the Werribee and Williamstown Train Lines between Footscray and Newport, due to a damaged boom gate at the Hudsons Road…
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Literary festival returning for 20th anniversary
A nirvana for Williamstown’s literary lovers is scheduled for June, with the dates of the 20th anniversary of the Williamstown Literary Festival now confirmed. Held…
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Affordable social housing supply under strain as cost of living increases
About 2000 households across Maribyrnong or 5.6 per cent of the population were not in appropriate housing and were facing housing stress during the 2021…
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Community grieving the loss of cyclist Angus Collins
22-year-old Hobsons Bay local and former Williamstown High School student Angus Collins has died following a truck collision in West Melbourne on Thursday, February 2.…
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