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Air concerns welcome from Maribyrnong residents
Maribyrnong council is calling for public comments on proposed actions to reduce air quality issues in the region. The council is encouraging residents to fill…
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Altona Beach water quality over summer ranked worst than last year
Beaches in Port Phillip Bay have been ranked from best to worst according to their water quality, with Altona Beach ranking lower than it did…
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Community welcome to enjoy arts based Block Party
Woods Street Arts Space will be hosting a Block Party this Saturday, inviting the community for a day of music, art and fun. The Block…
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Pollution levels at Cherry Lake have decreased significantly as the clean up continues
Clean up work at Cherry Lake is well underway, with pollution levels having dropped significantly according to the EPA. Cherry Lake and Cherry Creek were…
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Police appeal for assistance after an elderly man was involved in a hit and run in Altona
Police are investigating after a 92-year-old man was injured in a hit and run in Altona on Sunday. The Altona man was crossing Pier Street,…
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Point Cook man wins big after purchasing scratchie from Laverton Newsagency
A Point Cook man is now $150,000 richer after purchasing a winning scratchie from a Laverton newsagency. The $10 Jumbo Crosswords ticket was purchased at…
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Major cash splash for arts in the west
Melbourne’s west has received a huge boost to its creative sector, with Footscray Community Arts receiving an $8.7 million investment as outlined in the 2022/23…
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New data reveals residents in Maribyrnong are waiting longer for ambulances than the rest of the state
Ambulance response times in Maribyrnong have increased beyond the recommended time as Victorian paramedics have responded to their busiest quarter on record. Ambulance Victoria’s (AV)…
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Upgrades for Williamstown piers outlined in state budget
The state government will provide a substantial investment into freight, ports and piers in Victoria, with upgrades to piers in Williamstown included in the new…
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A chance to have your say on active transport in Maribyrnong
Maribrynong council are looking for locals to join its Active Transport Advisory Committee. The Committee will help council plan the future of pedestrian and cycle…
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Community health organisation expresses disappointment with state budget
A not-for-profit community health organisation, which has a base in Footscray, has expressed disappointment with the lack of funding for community health in the government’s…
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Artists in Melbourne’s west call for more support from the federal government
A group of independent artists and creative organisations from Melbourne’s west have come together to urge local candidates to prioritise the arts sector ahead of…
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Helping residents recycle their food organics
Hobsons Bay council is encouraging more residents to get involved in its free paper-bag trial to help recycle food scraps, with thousands of residents already…
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Budget cash for schools, Footscray hospital
Schools and hospitals in Melbourne’s west were the major winners from the 2022-23 state budget, with existing projects receiving major funding boosts. Western Autistic School…
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Traffic disruptions to impact the west this week
There will be a number of traffic disruptions this week due to works being done on the West Gate Tunnel Project. The intersection of Dock…
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