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Children support line calls for more funding
Kids Helpline and youth services provider yourtown has called on all levels of government to prioritise children’s mental health by boosting funding support to the…
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Hooning crackdown in the north-west
Police issued more than 100 defect notices, impounded nearly 30 vehicles and arrested 17 people in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs between Sunday, August 21 and Saturday,…
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Fun day for fathers and grandfathers
Altona’s J.K. Grant Reserve was transformed into a flurry of flying colours and footballs, as Altona Early Education Centre children joined with their fathers and…
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Bridging the gap for female construction professionals
Eight days of hard work has come to an end for 22 young women in Maidstone as part of construction of a scaled down replica…
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Long strides for prostate cancer support
Williamstown resident John Ryan has raised more than $7000 for research and support for those suffering or recovering from prostate cancer. What he thought was…
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Keeping daily commutes happy and worry-free
Yarraville leading station assistant Steven Gauci has become a familiar and friendly face for weekday commuters. Along with a wide smile and the Bobby McFerrin…
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“Grace and uncompromising dignity”: the Premier on the Queen’s death
As the country wakes up to news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has issued a statement describing the longest-reigning…
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Large fine for spilt milk
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has fined a Dandenong South transport services company and a driver, who were found to be responsible for spilling…
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Recognising quality financial advice
Yarraville financial advisor Endurance Financial has received two national business awards for their achievements. The business received the Financial Services Champion award at the 2022…
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Enabling easier access to aged care services
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network [NWMPHN] is establishing a care finder program on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged…
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Footscray Road closures scheduled
Footscray motorists travelling into the CBD are reminded of detours in place along Footscray Road as construction of a new elevated roadway for the West…
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Debut novel skyrockets to number one spot
Altona North’s Mariam El Houli has picked herself out of periods of homelessness and depression, as well as fleeing from the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War, to…
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All hands on deck for international event
The best of the world’s young yachting talent will be coming to Williamstown later this year, as part of the International Cadet World Championships. Launched…
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Fight for better transport access
A group of activists is calling on residents to help campaign for better bus services in the western suburbs. Friends of the Earth [FoE] Melbourne…
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Checking in with the community
Hobsons Bay residents are invited to connect with other community members and enjoy a wide range of entertainment, food and activities as part of a…
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