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Podcasts share family violence survivors’ stories
Western Health has launched a podcast series aimed at improving support for victim-survivors of family violence. Hosted by Western Health strengthening responses to family violence…
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Napier Street closed due to bridge strike
UPDATE: 4:30PM Footscray’s Napier Street has now reopened to traffic following an earlier outbound closure, after a truck hit the rail overpass. ———————————————————– Footscray’s Napier…
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Paid parking proposal passed
Hobsons Bay has approved a proposal to introduce parking meters and other parking management changes at Altona Beach. At its meeting on Tuesday, December 13,…
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First stage of Bradmill development approved
A dream for a new $51 million and 3.6-hectare housing development in Yarraville has taken a major step towards becoming a reality. At Maribyrnong council’s…
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Council seeking certainty around amended safety areas
Hobsons Bay has outlined it would continue to advocate to the state government to implement a transparent Buffer Area Overlay tool outlining safety measures and…
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EPA charges company directors following alleged chemical spill
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has charged three directors of MTAW Group Pty Ltd, trading as Melbourne Transport and Warehousing, alleging they failed to…
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Pop-up library open during refurbishment
Hobsons Bay council is opening a new pop-up library, complete with Council+ services, at the Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows, while the Altona…
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New leading voice at The Substation
The Substation will soon be welcoming a new chief executive to lead the contemporary and experimental art gallery and performance space. Nuala Furtado will commence…
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Special visitor shares Christmas tales
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited Yarraville Library on Monday, December 12. The storytime session involved a special visit from Santa Claus sharing gifts. The…
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A new way to experience Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay visitors and locals now have a new way to experience the best heritage and public art has to offer. The Experience Hobsons Bay…
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EPA investigations uncover tonnes of plastic
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has discovered six warehouses, including warehouses in Tottenham, Williamstown North and West Footscray, are currently housing about 3000 tonnes…
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Parkinson’s supporters acknowledged
Two Hobsons Bay locals have received awards at the recent Fight Parkinson’s awards. Announced at Fight Parkinson’s recent annual general meeting in November, ParKanDo co-founder…
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New shine on iconic pile light
The iconic Point Gellibrand Pile Light has returned to its former glory, with restoration works now complete. Partnering with Hobsons Bay council and the Australian…
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Food charity outreach group receives new space
A food support service in the western suburbs has received a helping hand to house their growing food donations. Victoria University’s [VU] vocational education provider…
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Hospital site discussion
A group of Footscray residents has put the call out for the local community to have their say on the best possible way to use…
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