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Iconic venues depicted in iconic exhibition
Iconic Footscray, an exhibition celebrating Footscray and surrounds, featuring illustrations by local graphic designer Susan Fitzgerald, is now open at Metro West. Footscray Market, Sims…
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Le Brun’s fast pass to Idol Top 12
Williamstown crooner William Le Brun has cruised through to the Top 12 of this year’s season of Australian Idol, receiving a glowing endorsement from judge…
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March brings mayhem out west
March in Melbourne’s west is a vibrant mix of flavour and fun with a list of events and attractions every bit as diverse as its…
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Student Anzac competition
A dozen Victorian students have the opportunity to embark on a fully funded 11-day study tour to Gallipoli, Türkiye, where they will retrace the footsteps…
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Man in hospital after Spotswood hit and run
Police are investigating a hit and run in Spotswood on Wednesday that has left a motorbike rider in a critical condition in hospital. It is…
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Joseph Road residents demand road safety action
Residents of the Joseph Road apartment precinct in Footscray are demanding authorities immediately address a shortfall of road safety infrastructure at the troubled site. Access…
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Shadow and light
An Altona artist, who paints scenes from local Altona neighbourhoods, is appropriately having his work exhibited at an Altona gallery. Ronaldo San Andres’ exhbibition ’Altona:…
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Rock solid support from Uniting AgeWell
Big hearted people excel when they work with organisations whose culture aligns with their values. They seek to learn and grow while bringing the best…
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International Women’s Day in Hobsons Bay
As March 8 approaches this weekend, I am excited to see International Women’s Day continue to grow each year, resonating more and more within the…
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Gag attempt criticised
Williamstown MP and cabinet minister Melissa Horne has criticised the state’s Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) authority for attempting to gag Hobsons Bay council officers…
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Names for new tunnels wanted
With the West Gate Tunnel project nearing completion, inner-west motorists won’t just be able to drive along the two new tunnels under the Yarra River,…
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Footscray family fun
As the name suggests, Riverside Ride is a cycling event that will take place along the banks of the Maribyrnong this Saturday morning. Starting and…
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Solar minimum feed-in tariffs set
The Essential Services Commission has set minimum feed-in tariffs for 2025-26, which are the minimum amounts electricity retailers must pay solar customers for the electricity…
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Big day for Little Africa
Central Footscray will be transformed into a cultural hub and feast for the senses on Saturday, March 15, thanks to the Little Africa Night Market.…
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Council commits to air quality measures
Hobsons Bay council has again called on the state government to install filters on West Gate Tunnel ventilation stacks and to urgently consult with the…
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