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Creating connections between school and work opportunities
Victorian school students will soon have additional support to secure work placements and on-the job training, thanks to the state government’s School to Work program.…
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Stay safe around water this Cup Day long weekend
Life Saving Victoria [LSV] is encouraging Victorians to stay safe around the water this Melbourne Cup long weekend. LSV health promotion and communications general manager…
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Funding to support First Nations and migrant women
More First Nations women and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds will be able to get into the workforce and establish their own small business…
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EPA pilot program expanded
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has expanded a pilot project partnering officers with councils to investigate local environmental offences. EPA’s Officers for the Protection of…
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EPA charges company following alleged Cherry Lake chemical spill
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has charged MTAW Group Pty Ltd, trading as Melbourne Transport and Warehousing, alleging they failed to minimise the risk…
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Police investigating “suspicious” ice cream shop fire
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit Detectives have been investigating a “suspicious” fire which tore through the Williamstown Ice Cream Shoppe on Friday, October 21. A…
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Cabaret takes carriage of local history through fashion and music
Hobsons Bay residents can see their industrial history come alive next month at a cabaret and fashion show featuring a glowing dress made from local…
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Police charge two men following aggravated burglaries
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following two alleged aggravated burglaries in Footscray on Thursday, October 27. Police said it has been…
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Government brings in disaster relief volunteers for clean up
Disaster Relief Australia [DRA] volunteers have been hard at work alongside community volunteers as part of ongoing flood clean-up efforts in Maribyrnong. Launched in 2016,…
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Police searching for alleged apologetic burglar
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have appealed for public assistance following an aggravated burglary in Yarraville on Thursday, October 27. A Victoria Police spokesperson said…
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Therapy through artistic expression
Laverton carers connected with their creative side as part of a special Pathways for Carers art therapy session. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni attended the…
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On the lookout for culinary treasures and treats
Footscray’s food lovers are encouraged to download a new app which rewards people for checking out the region’s cafes, bars and restaurants. Launched on Saturday,…
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Labor pledges $15 million towards removing old trucks from the west
Truck operators would receive up to $20,000 to replace older trucks with newer and low-emission models, as part of a $20 million package pledged if…
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Honoured for art contributions
Yarraville multi-disciplinary artist and curator Maree Clarke has received a nomination for the Victoria Australian of the Year award. She joined 130 people recognised as…
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Briar Hirst keeps cool to win $10,000 on Hot Seat
A Footscray woman has taken home $10,000 after appearing on the Channel 9 hit show Millionaire Hot Seat. Briar Hirst said she decided to apply…
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