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New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime
The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into Parliament that will…
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Celebrating St Michael’s Day
The Ethiopian Orthodox Community celebrated a colourful St Michael’s Day at Raven Hall on Saturday, November 23. Celebrated annually, the celebration recognised the strength and…
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Accessible justice for all Victorians
Community legal services play a vital role in their frontline work responding to vulnerable Victorians. Now, they continue to be supported with new funding from…
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Melton enjoys a colourful weekend
Melton celebrated this year’s Djerriwarrh Festival with a bang, on Saturday, November 23. This year’s Djerriwarrh Festival was another hit with crowds braving the heat…
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Festival of languages
The many and varied languages of Melbourne’s west will be celebrated at the annual Language In Community Festival next month. Held at Footscray’s Seelaf Square…
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Designs unveiled for Melton Hospital
A first glimpse of the future Melton Hospital was shared to the public on Saturday, November 23. Health Infrastructure Minister Mary-Anne Thomas unveiled the latest…
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Pomoting inclusivity
When Jordan Dalliston stepped into Western Football Netball League’s (WFNL) netball operations co-ordinator role, she knew a goal she wanted to achieve, and that was…
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Trans Day of Remembrance marked with open letter
On Wednesday, November 20, Equality Minister Harriet Shing wrote an open letter to Victoria’s trans and gender diverse community to mark Trans Day of Remembrance.…
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New magistrates appointed
The state government has appointed three new magistrates. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced Helen Dale, Rachael Hopkins and Carrie O’Shea would be appointed to…
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Stay safe this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and Kidsafe Victoria is offering a free resource to help Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents and carers make safe toy choices.…
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The Macbeths to make a morbid Christmas
Shakespeare will be performed in Footscray with a Christmas twist next month. The Macbeths is an intimate and tense reimagining of Shakespeare’s original text abridged…
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Coach nets nomination
The 2024 Netball Victoria Community Award nominations were announced on Wednesday, November 20, and Western Warriors’ coach Tracy Howard is in the running for the…
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Angus Sampson heads campaign to reach men at high risk of drowning
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to reach men and give more Aussies the tools to keep themselves…
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NGAA proposes new funding model for Growth Areas
New data from the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) shows that one-in-five Australians face inadequate access to doctors, schools, sports facilities and other basic infrastructure.…
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New financial scheme for victims of crime
The state government announced a new financial scheme aimed at supporting victims of crime outside of courts. The new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), opened for…
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