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    Editor Barbara Heggen

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    Editor’s note – November 2024

    Editor Barbara Heggen -
    There are a few perks that come with being the editor of a community newspaper.
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    Your Voice – November 2024

    Editor Barbara Heggen -
    This month's letters cover protecting our biodiversity, the continuing dangers of Francis St and the withdrawal of the paint processing plant appeal.
    z2024 local council election special

    Are you ready to vote in the council elections?

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    We can help you make an informed choice. Every single candidate in four Council areas was invited to answer nine questions suggested by our readers. 
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    Brimbank City Council – complete list of candidates

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    Albanvale Ward CANDIDATES – BORG, Victoria– HUSSEIN, Mariam– RASPA, Kristian Cherry Creek Ward CANDIDATES – BLORE, Graeme– MARKHAM, Andrea– MENDOZA, Eiren– O'REILLY, Thomas– TRUONG, Kim Thien Copernicus Ward CANDIDATES – HAVELAS, Aritea–...
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    Hobsons Bay City Council – complete list of candidates

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    Altona Ward CANDIDATES KELLANDER, DariaMILLER, Susan BROWN, IrenePAULL, PhillipRIPPON, Tim R Altona Meadows Ward CANDIDATES ROCHE, LiamPHELAN, MatthewGRIMA, DianaLAMBRA, Ranbir Altona North Ward CANDIDATES THISTLETHWAITE, RyanHAWLI, RayaneJOSKE, RowenaDAMASOLIOTIS, Alexandra Laverton Ward CANDIDATES MIKULA, ToriKEYS-MACPHERSON, Paddy Spotswood...
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