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Maribyrnong explores sustainable energy options
Maribyrnong Council has eyed off neighbourhood-scale energy systems as a potential future pathway towards energy and financial self-sufficiency. Outgoing mayor Michael Clarke said the power…
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Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill elected to third term as mayor
Long-serving Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill has been elected to his third term as Hobsons Bay mayor. The Strand Ward representative is Hobsons Bay’s longest-serving…
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Footscray Night Market returns this December
The Footscray Night Market will return next month, offering cuisines from around the world each Friday night. Held in Railway Reserve from 5-10pm, the night…
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From the archives
10 years ago November 16, 2011 It’s supposed to be the happiest time in a woman’s life, so why do so many become engulfed with…
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Police seize illegal motorised bikes
Police have seized three illegal motorised pushbikes following a police chase in Altona on Thursday. Westgate highway patrol were aided by Airwing in the pursuit…
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Social housing demand soars in west
More than 17.000 people are waiting for social housing in the west of the state, including in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The state government recently released…
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Cherry on the cake
An inner-west comedy web series tracing the rollercoaster ride of early parenthood is returning for a second season. ‘Sonia & Cherry’, written, directed by and…
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Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards winners
Hobsons Bay’s best businesses have been recognised for their efforts in providing excellent service despite the dramatic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. The winners of…
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Maribyrnong Council seeks input on LGBTIQA+ Strategy
Maribyrnong Council is calling for community input into its new LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan. The Council is aiming to understand how it can help…
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Cr Anthony Tran becomes Maribyrnong’s youngest ever mayor
Maribyrnong’s youngest ever mayor hopes his election will help inspire other young people and break “the bamboo ceiling”. River Ward councillor Anthony Tran, 22, last…
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Community Calendar
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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Footscray West man missing
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Footscray local. Jurgen was last seen leaving his Barkley Street home in West Footscray…
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Braybrook family evacuates house fire
Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Brooklyn this morning. About 24 firefighters attended the single storey brick house on Alwyn Court and were…
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Former minister Wade Noonan joins Victoria University
Former Williamstown MP and state government minister Wade Noonan has been appointed to a key strategic role at Victoria University. Mr Noonan was announced on…
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Deer’s West Footscray frolic
A stray baby deer has been taken to a wildlife sanctuary after being safely captured following a chase through the streets of Tottenham and West…
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