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Call out ghost buses
Western Metropolitan MP David Ettershank is calling on westies to start counting ghost buses – a phenomenon in which the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app…
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Men wanted for health study holiday
Victoria University (VU) is offering men aged 18 to 40 who regularly play sport, a free holiday. Sort of. As part of a new exercise…
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Cancer survivor’s message
Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month…
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Get down to Urinetown
The Altona City Theatre wants to take audiences down, down, down to Urinetown. Described as a hilarious show with a pissweak title, Urinetown the musical…
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Pet chicken inspires children’s book
Altona author Jona David has released her debut children’s picture book, Honey the Hen. Loosely inspired by the passing of her own family hen Honey,…
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Drama teacher a scholarship finalist
Braybrook College teacher Kat McLeod has been announced as a finalist in a theatre educator scholarship program, which honours exceptional performing arts educators across Australia…
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Toll-free tunnel travel
Motorists can look forward to a weekend of toll-free travel on the new West Gate Tunnel early next year. After announcing free weekend public transport…
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Community Calendar
Sing with WIllin Wimmin choir Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always…
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Spotswood school hosts Friday night fete
For the first time in two years, Spotswood Primary School will hold its much-loved School Twilight Fete on Friday 24 October. Spotswood Primary’s last fete…
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Action-packed October in west
From festivals, to live jazz, to Diwali – Melbourne’s west is bursting with events big and small this month. Love Westside – a campaign and…
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Call to fix reserve drainage
A South Kingsville soccer club is calling on Hobsons Bay council to repair the playing surface at its Edwards Reserve home ground. The Melbourne City…
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Beach precinct open
After four years and multiple stages, the Altona Beach Precinct was officially opened on Friday morning. Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander was joined by her…
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Libs sure the west can turn
The Liberal Party is confident a blue wave from the west can help it win control of Spring Street in next year’s state election. Star…
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Blessings for disabled homes
Sunday morning mass at Mary Help of Christians Church in Altona came with a slight twist this week. Along with the usual formalities, parish priest,…
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Bus noise leads to blockade threat
A group of residents in Altona North are threatening to block a busy bus route unless something is done to reduce the noise and pollution…
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