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Anniversary to be commemorated
Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of Hume council’s Social Justice Charter. Council will plan to host a civic event in 2026 to mark…
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Protect yourself from burns this winter
Ambulance Victoria is helping educate the community about burn prevention and correct treatment. AV metropolitan acting director regional and clinical operations Jessica McGowan said burn…
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Braybrook language school fined
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $14,145 in penalties in court against a weekend community Chinese language school, which operates out of a site…
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Call for more CCTV
A Tarneit local is calling on council to roll out more CCTV (closed circuit television) on residential streets to help deter crime. Venkat ram Upparlapalle…
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Everyone is welcome to join Rotary
‘Everyone is welcome’ is the mantra of the Rotary Club of Wyndham Harbour. Outgoing president Mamode Osikoya explained why being part of the service club…
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Scholarship eligibility concerns
A Melton council initiative to provide a scholarship to year 11 students at 18 schools in the municipality has been labelled “unfair” and “inequitable”. Council…
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Transport upgrade push
Melton council will call for a series of actions and updates on transport infrastructure priorities in the municipality, including in regards to the notorious Leakes…
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Machete victim grateful for support
The victim of a brutal machete attack in Altona Meadows last month has thanked the public for its support as he endures excruciating pain, regular…
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Altona seniors enjoy mystery music
Mambourin band Michael Z and the Leaping Legs performed to a captivated audience at the Altona Senior Citizens Club last month. The show on July…
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Managing waste to protect the environment
We are incredibly lucky to have an amazing and diverse environmental landscape here in Hobsons Bay. From our wetlands to our beaches, and parks and…
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Trio charged with hooning on social media
Three men have been charged as part of a police crackdown on an alleged group of hoon motorcyclists performing stunts for social media. Police laid…
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Father’s struggle inspires fundraiser
With August now upon us, the Dry July fundraiser is over for another year and those who’ve spent the last month refraining from alcohol can,…
