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Buckle up this long weekend
The state government are teaming up with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to remind motorists to take extra care during the long weekend. With 24…
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Revellers advised to be careful around inland waterways
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) will be keeping a close eye on inland waterways this long weekend. The likelihood of drowning in Victoria increases by more…
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Wasting no time to save food
Yarraville resident Katy Barfield has been celebrated for her endeavours in reducing how much of Australia’s food goes to waste. Awarded an honorary Medal of…
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Rehabilitating young offenders
A passion to help young prisoners has been a driving force for Brooklyn resident Anne Hooker for more than 23 years. Awarded a Medal of…
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Supporting international representation
Seddon resident Gary Lee has been an advocate for international education for about 20 years. Awarded an honorary Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)…
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Scoring an OAM win
You’d think finding out you’ve been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia would be a fancy affair, but Ivo John Havard learned via…
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Simple joys and peaceful living key to 108 years of life
Altona Meadows resident Mildred ‘Millie’ Andrew has seen the world change around her many times over during her 108 years, but she said she has…
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All hands on deck for iconic race
Williamstown’s horizon was covered from port to seaboard with boats of all shapes, sizes and speeds as part of the launch of the 2023 Festival…
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Council pays respects on January 26
Maribyrnong council has recognised January 26 as a day of mourning for First Nations people for the first time. At its meeting on Tuesday, December…
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Dynamic duo driving Hobsons Bay forward
Hobsons Bay council has acknowledged Naserah ‘Nasz’ Khan and Mia Boonen as its Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year award recipients…
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Wijeratne honoured
Western Health Professor Tissa Wijeratne thought someone was playing a joke on him when he was told that he had been awarded a Medal of…
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African-Australian “blessed” to receive honour
Having lived in Australia for 30 years, Sydenham resident Yasseen Musa has been an integral part of support for African communities across the north-western suburbs…
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Blazing a trail for multicultural connection
Maidstone resident Guy McCrorie has been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal for more than 35 years of service to fire services within the state’s…
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Free RAT tests available from council centres
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay can collect free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) through their local councils. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced this week all…
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Police to patrol beaches
Police forces will work together to bolster safety along Port Phillip Bay over the Australia Day weekend. The Water Police Squad, Air Wing, Dog Squad…
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