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Crews respond to factory fire in Footscray
A fire broke out at a Footscray factory last night. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews were called to the Ballarat Road balze about 8.45pm. In…
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Record drowning statics recorded in Victoria
Life Saving Victoria’s annual Victorian Drowning Report has revealed alarming figures; the highest drowning toll in 20 years. In total there were 165 total drowning…
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Stabbing appeal
Police are appealing for public assistance after a Werribee man was stabbed at a sporting venue in Altona North last month. The incident occurred at…
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Green waste bins cause a stink in Hobsons Bay
A Williamstown resident is considering putting his food waste back into the garbage bin instead of the green waste bin in a bid to combat…
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Newport Primary School celebrating biodiversity
Newport Gardens Primary School has been taking part in an environmental project, aimed at educating students about biodiversity and how it exists in Hobsons Bay.…
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Historic pub reopens
The historic Victoria Hotel in Yarraville is finally reopening after four months of closure, with new management, a new look and a bright future. As…
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Maribyrnong urging its young population to get vaccinated
Maribyrnong council is calling on young people to get the jab, after figures show those under 39-years-old are lagging behind. The city of Maribyrnong has…
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Foodbank is going mobile
Foodbank has been trialing a new mobile supermarket, which is set to be rolled out full time next year. The double-length mobile supermarket buses are…
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Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay urged to be vigilant this fire season
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are urged not to be complacent about fire safety, despite forecasts for a wetter than average summer. Fire Rescue Victoria…
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Councillor Column – Maribyrnong Council
Remember the Tottenham/West Footscray industrial fire in 2018? Who could forget the black plume of smoke that emanated from the site across multiple suburbs, the…
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Public transport disruptions to continue in Hobsons Bay
Public transport disruptions will continue in Hobsons Bay this week. Buses will replace trains on the Williamston Line for all stations between Newport and Williamstown…
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Lions Club of Altona Cherry Lake Market on today!
The Lions Club of Altona Cherry Lake Market is on today. Set in parkland alongside Cherry Lake, the market is from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Stalls…
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Christmas Story Time at Maribyrnong Library
Come down to the Maribyrnong Library for a special Christmas Story Time. The Story Time will take place tomorrow, December 6 from 11:00am to 12:00pm.…
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Conversation Café is back!
The Conversation Café is back on! Tomorrow, Monday December 6 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, gives the chance for locals to come together, make new friends…
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From the archives
2011 Showtime. Amateaur theatre is alive and well in the west. 2001 Heartbroken. A former Footscray Mayor and citizen of the year has appealed for…
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