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Facelift coming for Western Lawn
Footscray Park’s Western Lawn will soon receive upgrades, with the area set to be closed off to visitors during works. The multi-million dollar upgrade is…
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Recognising Hobsons Bay’s best citizens
Nominations are now open for the Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards. With the winners announced on January…
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Police on the lookout after alleged motorbike thefts
Victoria Police have located and seized nine allegedly stolen motorbikes during seizures in Williamstown North, as part of a joint investigation with New South Wales…
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Stay safe during flooding
The Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre is closed today (Thursday, October 13) due to the ongoing flooding, with the centre set to reopen tomorrow (Friday,…
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Wet launch for splash park works
Maribyrnong swimmers of all ages will soon have new facilities to enjoy, with Footscray MP Katie Hall and Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran and councillor Cuc…
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Footscray
Victoria Police are calling for any information from witnesses after a 61 year-old Park Orchards man was struck and killed by a truck in Footscray…
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Breaking down barriers through football
Braybrook Secondary College physical education teacher Con Lekakis has received recognition for more than 25 years of supporting the school community and beyond as a…
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Celebrating seniors
Maribyrnong’s senior citizens have been celebrating the joys of ageing together this month, as part of the 2022 Seniors Festival. Local events have included a…
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Altona and Seddon para-badminton administrators recognised in sport disability awards
Altona’s Duke Trench-Thiedeman and Seddon’s Ian Bridge received recognition in this year’s Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The pair were named as finalists in…
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A $10 million slam dunk for Shorten Reserve
A new RecWest building in Footscray could be a step closer to becoming a reality, with Footscray MP Katie Hall visiting Shorten Reserve on Monday,…
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Boost for a once-in-a-lifetime chance for education support
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay students aiming to access education and training now have an extra chance, with Victoria University [VU] and scholarship and educational support…
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Prepare for heavy rainfall: Premier
Victoria’s emergency services are urging people to be prepared and stay alert ahead of heavy rainfall and flood risks across the state this week with…
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New vision for Seabrook and Altona Meadows
There are only a few days left for residents to have their say on the draft vision and principles for our Better Places Seabrook and…
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Teaching excellence acknowledged
Footscray Primary School grade one and two year level leader Emily Roberts has received recognition for her work, receiving a nomination for the Outstanding Early…
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Getting mental health back on the right track
Metro Trains has provided support for a number of western Melbourne mental health support projects. The public transport provider has funded a number of projects…
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