News
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Moorabool moves on waste
Moorabool Shire councillors have voted to introduce a series of subsidised waste services in the 2026-27 financial year, going beyond the original recommendation presented to…
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Watergardens police operation
Eight people were arrested during a police operation at Watergardens on 4 December. Dozens of police and protective services officers (PSOs) saturated the shopping centre…
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Local artists unite
A festive exhibition is showcasing many local artists’ works in the lead up to Christmas. The Buttlejorrk Artists Collective Pre-Christmas Exhibition is displaying colour, craftsmanship…
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Local library wins in customer satisfaction
A new report from Public Libraries Victoria has found that Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) has the most satisfied customers in the state. YPRL chief…
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Council invests in greener turfs
Hume council is continuing to invest in improving the surfaces of green spaces across the municipality. At the 8 December council meeting, a series of…
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Students shine in fundraiser
Diggers Rest Primary School students have donated big to a special cause. The student leadership team have wrapped up their year-long fundraiser in which they…
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Council calls for greater road rule enforcement
Hume council is requesting that the state government increases road rule enforcement on Craigieburn Road. At the 8 December council meeting, councillor Jim Overend raised…
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School receives significant grant
Gilson College in Taylors Hill has received a $800,000 federal government grant to improve its sporting facilities. The grant will go towards the reconstruction of…
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Free pads and tampons at train stations
Commuters at Footscray and Newport stations can now access free pads and tampons after the expansion of program offering sanitary products in train station vending…
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Attempted armed robbery
Police are investigating and appealing for public assistance following an attempted armed robbery and assault in Melton West on Tuesday 9 December. Investigators have been…
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Santa and summer
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with no exception here in Hobsons Bay. I love summer in Hobsons Bay,…
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Join Myf on New Year’s Eve
Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns on 31 December from 6.30pm at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn. Hosted by beloved broadcaster, television personality, and…
