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Grants to make kindergartens more accessible open
Kindergartens in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will have a chance to secure state government grants to fund specialist equipment. The state government grants will help…
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Recovery funding for multicultural communities
Sixty multicultural community and media organisations and individuals are set to share in more than $2.3 million in state government funding to promote COVID-safe behaviour…
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Payment on the way for healthcare workers
A boost for healthcare workers will soon arrive, as payments of $3000 are set to be sent to all staff working in public hospitals and…
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Car users urged to update
New figures from the Transport Accident Commission have shown 28 of the 54 driver and passenger deaths in 2022 occurred in a vehicle built more…
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Police targeting road trauma and bad behaviour this long weekend
Police are advising motorists to take extra care on roads during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, as wet and wintry conditions continue on roads across…
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Club helping to keep Maribyrnong clean
Cleaning up the local landscape and creating long-lasting friendships have come together as part of the Maribyrnong River Rubbish Club. Running for the past four…
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Upgrades on the way for multicultural centres
The Australian Islamic Centre and the Maltese Association of Hobsons Bay were among an array of local multicultural organisations which received funding in the 2022-2023…
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Search continues for missing man last seen in Altona Meadows
Victoria Police have renewed the search for missing man Anastase and released a new image after he was last seen in Altona Meadows six months…
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Challenging ageism through art and media
Challenging ageism, celebrating life and defying lifelong expectations are among the aims of an art challenge currently welcoming entries. Australian Multicultural Community Services [AMCS] is…
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Finn calls for pedestrian and cyclist bridge funding
Western Metropolitan Senator Bernie Finn has called for Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll to allocate funding for a separated bridge for pedestrians and…
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Healthcare struggles a “tremendous catastrophe”: MP
Western Metropolitan MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has called for an update on the state government’s efforts to improve the state’s healthcare system and particularly the systems…
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Man in stable condition following Footscray incident
Footscray Victoria Police members have praised members of the public for responding swiftly to assist a man who suffered a medical condition at the Footscray…
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Police seize drugs, taser and cash in Williamstown
Williamstown Victoria Police members have arrested a man and a woman in Williamstown, after searching their car and allegedly locating an array of drugs, a…
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Focus on men’s physical and mental health
A group of Maribyrnong men have marked the end of a Western Bulldogs Community Foundation [WBCF] program which has bolstered their physical, mental and social…
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Electric buses hit the pavement in the west
Two hydrogen-powered buses will soon be seen driving around Footscray, Yarraville, Newport and Williamstown, as part of the state government’s $20 million Zero Emissions Bus…
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