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New sporting facilities and environmental initiatives in 2022-23 budget
Hobsons Bay council has approved its 2022-23 budget, which included $123.5 million of revenue set to be raised from rates and charges, despite opposition from…
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Marathon effort for diabetes research
Williamstown resident David Morgan has joined a club of about 300 people across the world, after conquering the seven highest mountains across all of the…
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Daughters of the West returns to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Women in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong will be supported to lead healthier lifestyles through the return of the Daughters of the West program. The Western…
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Folk talents returning to Newport stage
Newport will host a range of folk and fiddle musical talent as part of the ‘An Evening of Love, Sorrow and Magic’ event. Delivered by…
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Spreading spiritual wisdom
Maidstone author Diane Langdon is hoping her new book can teach people how to spread joy. The medium, astrologer and reiki healer’s seventh book ‘Remember…
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Making live music more accessible
A new Footscray live music venue has continued to look towards improving its inclusion and access capabilities. Disability and inclusion consultant Margherita Coppolino (she/her) has…
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Maribyrnong facing high levels of mental health conditions
The proportion of Maribyrnong residents suffering from a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, has been recorded above the state and national figures,…
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Speedy rescues bring home gold for Williamstown
The Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club [WSLSC] has returned home from the state final of the TRE Motorsport Victorian Inflatable Rescue Boat [IRB] Championships…
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New portfolios for Williamstown MP
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne has taken on the role of the minister for the Local Government and Suburban Development portfolio in Premier Dan Andrews’ updated…
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Dig deep to support working dogs
Maribyrnong resident and Women with Disabilities Victoria chief executive Nadia Mattiazzo has started the process of retiring her Seeing Eye Dog Olympia after about seven-and-a-half…
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New show on the road
Altona North resident Lucy Diggerson has been selected as part of Performing Artists Company [PAC] performing cast of its Newsies Jr production. As part of…
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Value in venturing outside comfort zone
Newport children’s author Trent Roberts hopes his children and children across the world can learn about when it is worthwhile to take risks from his…
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Call for pavilion clarity
Spotswood Football Netball Club representatives have called for Hobsons Bay council to clarify when works would conclude on the new pavilion at the Donald McLean…
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Police continuing search for West Footscray gunman
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit [CIU] detectives have called for public assistance following a firearms incident in West Footscray in May. Maribyrnong CIU First Constable Hayden…
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Push for traffic light on “nightmare” Millers Road
Brooklyn and district road users have joined the call for the state government to look at installing signalised traffic exits along Millers Road. Hobsons Bay…
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