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Sister school relationship stays strong
Williamstown High School has just concluded its eight visit with sister school SMP Labschool in South Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesian teacher Matt Grose, said students from...
Community discusses women’s sheds
Mens Shed’s have been in operation since 2007, now the Hobsons Bay community has been in discussion on whether a women’s shed is needed...
Animal cruelty data revealed
The RACV received 137 cruelty reports in Maribyrnong and 136 in Hobsons Bay in the 2022/23 financial year, new data has revealed.
Maribyrnong also recorded...
Elevated freeway taking shape
A giant 1400-tonne crane will soon lift the final piece of the new elevated freeway into place above Footscray Road.
The 40-metre-high and 116-metre-long gantry...
Tram corridor planning survey open
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) wants feedback on the Footscray and Maribyrnong Tram Corridor planning.
The govenment is looking at ways to make...
Fifth magazine launch for GenZine
GenZine, a gender equity art and discussion group run by and for young people in the west are about to host their fifth issue...
Altona stadium first to receive sensory inclusivity
The Altona Sports Centre is the first grass roots stadium in Australia to achieve Sensory Inclusive Accreditation.
Sensory inclusivity caters to everyone with sensory needs,...
Pallative care award
Mercy Palliative Care, the provider of community end-of-life care services across Melbourne’s west including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, has won a national Good Samaritan...
GPs in training encouraged to give the NT a try
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is encouraging more General Practictors (GP) in training, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to live...
Language support
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay school students learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) will receive more support through an additional $37.9 million in funding...
CFA saves 3000 lives during blood challenge
Country Fire Authority (CFA) has achieved third place in this year’s Emergency Services Blood Challenge, behind NSW and Victoria Police.
In an announcement on September...
CFA members climb to new heights for mental health
Up to 700 participating Victorian and interstate emergency services members climbed the Crown on September 2, to raise money and awareness for mental health...
One in 21 Australians are members of an AFL club
AFL has hit a new club membership record of 1,264,952 members, which surpasses last year's record by 6.2 per cent.
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan...
Safe showbags this year
The state government said visitors to the Melbourne Royal Show happening this month, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can be assured show...
GP conversations to manage obesity
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has said that the right kind of healthcare can make all the difference when helping patients with...
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Exum, Giddey, Vasiljevic in Boomers squad
Three western suburbs natives, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum and DJ Vasiljevic are still in the mix for the Australian Boomers team for the Olympics.
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