Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Grant boost for wetlands centre
The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will benefit from a funding boost from the state government as part of the latest round of Landcare grants. The…
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Foot and leg pain relief
Every step should feel easy. But for thousands of people in our community, it doesn’t. Foot and leg pain has a way of creeping in…
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Roosters keen to continue to build
Altona Roosters are hoping to still be among the mix in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield this season. The Roosters fell just…
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‘Concrete jungle’ fight
Local woman Melissa Frost is fighting against a proposed industrial precinct that she believes will irrevocably harm Skeleton Creek and the liveability of Point Cook,…
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Metro Tunnel stations complete
The state government has announced that all five underground Metro Tunnel stations are now complete. The completion was announced on Monday 6 October at the…
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Appliance manufacturer slammed with charges
Appliance manufacturer Electrolux Home Products has been charged with 40 offences under the Gas Safety Act 1997 for allegedly supplying unsafe gas cooktops to major…
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Program to bring creativity into classrooms
The next generation students will be able to join forces with artists through a new round of the Creative Learning Partnerships program. Creative Industries Minister…
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Fishing clubs to reel in funding grants
Local fishing clubs and associations have the chance to reel in funding grants to help improve their facilities and attract new members. Outdoor Recreation Minister…
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Closing the book on 2025 Premier’s Reaching Challenge
Young Victorians read more than three million books during this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Premier Jacinta Allan congratulated the more than 76,200 young Victorian readers…
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Mosque gets grant for midday men
The Australian Islamic Centre (AIC) in Newport has been given $10,000 to help reduce loneliness and isolation among elderly men in its community. The grant…
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Call out ghost buses
Western Metropolitan MP David Ettershank is calling on westies to start counting ghost buses – a phenomenon in which the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app…
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Men wanted for health study holiday
Victoria University (VU) is offering men aged 18 to 40 who regularly play sport, a free holiday. Sort of. As part of a new exercise…
