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School funding boost
A number of schools across Macedon have received funding for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced funding would be provided…
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Lease opportunity at Laverton hub
Hobsons Bay council is calling community and social service organisations to express interest in leasing space at the Laverton Community Hub. Currently set up with…
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Art donation that matters
Friends Peta Ferguson and Patricia Stewart have raised $1200 for Brain Injury Matters thanks to their Pocket Art Gallery in Yarraville. The pair opened a…
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Therapy centre on the way
Construction has begun on a new radiation therapy centre in Werribee that is expected to offer patients access to one of the best equipped oncology…
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Wishing to tree to attract donations
With Christmas around the corner, the annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is underway again, including in Hobsons Bay. Run in conjunction with the Salvation Army,…
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Charity toy drive and free kids day
When she was a single mum doing it tough, Uniting stepped in to help Marie ’Gremlin’ Grima and her children. Now Marie is giving back,…
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Food van celebrates Christmas
Brimbank locals can celebrate Christmas early at a festive dinner hosted by the Paradise 4 Kids (P4K) food van next month. The P4K food van…
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More netball centres needed
A new netball facilities strategy has highlighted the need for future planning for more facilities in Melbourne’s west, especially in Wyndham. Netball Victoria has released…
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Noise amelioration program concerns
Brimbank and Hume residents that will be affected by additional aircraft noise from Melbourne Airport’s third runway have expressed concerns over ministerial conditions for the…
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Pill testing expanded
Mobile pill testing is coming to music festivals across Victoria. Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt announced pill testing will be available at a mix of…
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Victorian kids challenged
The state government has launched the fifth annual Big Summer Read. Local Government Minister Nick Staikos launched the statewide reading challenge that aims to combat…
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Romsey’s festive fun
Romsey Neighbourhood House is bringing festive fun into the season. The neighbourhood house is hosting a range of events leading up to Christmas, all with…
