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Performers invited to ‘Live & Local’ program
Performers who live in Hobsons Bay are being urged to become part of the ‘Live & Local’ program. Live & Local will be a celebration…
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Altona roundabouts in pipeline
Five intersections in central Altona are proposed to be upgraded to roundabouts thanks to funding from the state government. Three locations are on Blyth Street…
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Community heroes recognised
Three inner-west recipients have been recognized as 2021 Westfield Local Heroes as part of the annual community recognition and grants program. Now in its fourth…
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Feeding frontline for thanks
Victoria University Polytechnic students have helped send a big thank you to frontline healthcare workers helping get Victorians vaccinated. The team of culinary students prepared…
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Cubby upgrade a win for all
A popular cubby house at Williamstown North Primary School has been given an accessibility upgrade thanks to a joint project by inner-west Rotary groups. The…
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VU’s Gaye Hamilton named Senior Australian of the Year
Victoria University Deputy Chancellor Gaye Hamilton has been honoured as the 2022 Victoria Senior Australian of the Year. The 2022 Victoria Australian of the Year…
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Major sewer upgrade to begin
The $200 million duplication of the Hobsons Bay Main Sewer will begin in coming months after the works contract was awarded to construction giant John…
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Clarke collects Civic Choice Award
Yarraville author Maxine Beneba Clarke has taken out the people’s choice award in this year’s prestigious Melbourne Prize for Literature. Christos Tsiolkas won the $60,000…
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Rock lobster tagging program goes digital
Victoria’s recreational rock lobster tagging program is going digital, making reporting catches even easier for fishers and reducing the environmental footprint of the program by…
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Work underway on new walking and cycling path
Work has started on a new walking and cycling path along Harris Street in Yarraville. Harris Street will be closed between Cowper Street and Whitehall…
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Prize puts Footscray firmly in the frame
The winning entries in the 2021 Picturing Footscray Photography Prize have been announced, with votes still open on the people’s choice award. ‘Every Which Way’…
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Mayors elected
Maribyrnong Council has elected its youngest every mayor, while Hobsons Bay’s longest serving councillor has been returned to the top job for the third time.…
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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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Online petitions on Maribyrnong agenda
Maribyrnong Council is responding to digital advances by considering a move to accepting online petitions. The council is looking to modify its governance to accommodate…
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Dog headquarters barking again
The doors of VU Whitten Oval have opened to the public again following the latest covid lockdown across metropolitan Melbourne. The Club’s main reception, Barkers…
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