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RSPCA lowers cat adoption fee to encourage potential feline owners
RSPCA will be lowering its cat adoption fees in a bid to ease pressure on shelters who are currently overrun with the popular household pet.…
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Paid family violence leave for Victorians
The state government is calling for at least 10 days’ paid family violence leave to be implemented in the private sector. This would allow ongoing…
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Community Calender
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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State government launches interactive Big Build website
A new interactive online platform designed to educate Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, about upcoming Big Build projects has been launched by…
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Victorian government announces more vouchers for popular senior travel scheme
A further 10,000 travel vouchers will be distributed to older Victorians, including in Maribyrnong and the Hobsons Bay, as part of the state government’s Seniors…
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Covid restrictions set to ease
As vaccination rates continue to rise and the Omicron wave begins to subside, Victoria will move into winter with less COVID-19 restrictions. A number of…
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Vital funding for veterans and their families
Several projects across the state will share in $1 million to help improve the lives of veterans and their families. Veterans Minister Shaun Leane made…
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Join the Friends of Williamstown Library
The Friends of Williamstown Library are calling for new group members to help continue their monthly book sales of surplus books that would otherwise go…
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Police seek public assistance locating man missing since December last year
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a missing man last seen in Altona Meadows. Anastase, also known as ‘Tas’, was last seen…
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Safer rides for women
Just getting a cab or rideshare home from the train station after work can be difficult in outer metropolitan areas. This can be made even…
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Community members gather for a Ramadan Iftar dinner at the Australian Islamic Centre
The Australian Islamic Centre in Newport held a community Iftar on April 21, attended by local dignitaries and members of the mosque. Iftar is an…
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Cross cultural comedy stage show premiers in the west
A new cross cultural rom-com stage show is heading to Melbourne’s west, premiering in Footscray next week. ‘Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I Should Tell…
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Councils taking action on climate change
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay councils both presented climate change action plans at their most recent council meetings, with both recognising the issue as a current…
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Supporting migrants in the west with employment opportunities
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has just wrapped up its new Adult Employment Program, aimed at helping migrants in the west boost their employment skills…
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Employment service heads to the west
A not-for-profit employment organisation is bringing its services to the western suburbs to support job seekers who are struggling to find work. MEGT will be…
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