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Recollections of a grieving uncle
Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…
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Rescue helicopter makes Newport school visit
Students at Newport Gardens Primary School got a thrill when the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) landed on Tuesday 2 December. Helicopter crew members…
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Summer daze at Seaworks
Seaworks Williamstown will come alive on Saturday 13 December, from 10am – 5pm, as BIG Summer Daze brings a full day of entertainment, market shopping,…
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Western Metro MP resparks cannabis debate
A Western Metropolitan MP has accused the state government of ignoring its own Labor members after a motion to legalise cannabis for personal use was…
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Community Calendar
Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely one/two hour walk around Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9-30 am each Tuesday outside the…
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Further childcare centre assault charges
Police have charged Point Cook man Joshua Brown with a further 83 charges as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Melbourne childcare…
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Legal pathways
Westjustice and Victoria University’s new memorandum of understanding is underpinned by individuals passionate making the law more accessible to everyone. Tam Kumail is one of…
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Family of film festival finalists
A western suburbs family has been selected as film festival finalists for each of their short films. Filmmaker Tez Frost (Tez Vi Truong), his seven-year…
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New hospital opening date announced
The new Footscray Hospital will open on Wednesday 18 February. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas made the announcement on Wednesday morning during an interview with ABC…
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House funding plea
Representatives from inner-west neighbourhood houses have taken their campaign to keep their doors open to the door of Footscray MP Katie Hall. Coordinators from the…
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Seniors treated to superstar trio
It’s not often that Santa isn’t the most famous person in the room, but that was the case in Laverton last week when Father Christmas…
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Ian’s golden shoes made for walking
Having already received the Heart Foundation’s Golden Shoe Award for starting a walking group, Altona Meadows’ Ian Watson has now received a second; one for…
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Festive food drive for Footscray
Footscray’s Asylum Seeker Resource (ASRC) is calling on the inner-west community to give generously at its Festive Food Drive on Sunday 7 December. The one-day…
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Inner-west contributes to container milestone
Families, schools and community groups across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have helped Western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: more than 1 billion drink containers…
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Police investigate Braybrook incident
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Braybrook on Wednesday 5 November. It’s believed the offender, armed with a kitchen knife, approached…
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