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Bystanders advised to call for help before attempting rescue
Life Saving Victoria [LSV] has warned bystanders attempting to rescue someone drowning to consider the risk, after research detailed 28 people drowned while attempting a…
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New agreement offering more fee-free TAFE and VET places
The federal and state governments have joined forces to address the current skills shortage, delivering more fee-free TAFE and vocational education and training [VET] places…
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Free travel between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will have access to free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, meaning they will…
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Shaping the future of McIvor Reserve
Just as balancing the needs of our community against available income is a constant challenge for council, so too is ensuring the services our community…
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High achievers celebrate top results
Bleary-eyed and nervous Year 12 students across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay discovered their results for the year on Monday, December 12. Williamstown High School principal…
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Shaping the future of McCormack Park
Hobsons Bay council has approved a plan for the future of Laverton’s McCormack Park. At its meeting on Tuesday, December 13, council passed a motion…
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Christmas fun in Maidstone
Maidstone will be transforming into a Christmas wonderland this Sunday as part of the Christmas Carols in the West Event. Scovell Reserve will be hosting…
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Bollards and bike loops damaged
Maribyrnong council has conducted an initial assessment into damage sustained over the weekend of Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11. Maribyrnong chief executive Celia…
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Learning among the gumtrees
Dinjerra Primary School would soon have a new outdoor learning space, thanks to a $50,000 federal government grant. Fraser MP Daniel Mulino visited the Braybrook…
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EPA issues prohibition notice at Tottenham warehouse site
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has issued a prohibition notice at a Tottenham warehouse, after officers discovered eight warehouses, including warehouses in Tottenham, Williamstown…
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Hobsons Bay crime jumps
Recorded criminal offences increased by 5.2 per cent across Hobsons Bay in the year to March, according to new Crime Statistics Agency [CSA] data. The…
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Removing gender-based toilet signage on the cards
Hobsons Bay council has released a draft strategy for its provision of public toilets over the next 10 years, which included a recommendation to investigate…
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New funding to help groups look back through time
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay community organisations aiming to preserve and share local history are encouraged to apply for the new round of the state government’s…
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Youth gambling harm prevention program acknowledged
A program aiming to disrupt the link between online gaming and gambling-based behaviour which was initially delivered thanks to Altona North Primary School pupils has…
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Plastic recovery plant in Altona approved
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has approved a development licence from Advanced Recycling Victoria to build a plastic resource recovery plant in Altona. Following…
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