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‘Pam’ swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid
An alleged graffiti vandal accused of scaling dozens of landmarks to scrawl cartoon birds has transitioned into a wall-climbing vigilante. Jack Gibson-Burrell performed as Spider-Man…
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Security patrols in CBD approved
A six-month security program will be conducted in the Footscray CBD. Maribyrnong councillors debated the details of the program for more than an hour during…
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Clothes to get job ready
Young people in Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Hume seeking to look sharp on their way to landing a job are invited to participate in a…
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Armed robbery charges
Police have charged four people following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s west this week. It is alleged the group were involved in…
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Star expands with acquisition of iconic Lanyon newspapers
SA Today has continued its growth across regional Australia with the acquisition of five historic mastheads from the Lanyon family Mildura, marking a significant milestone…
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Council bows to residents
Maribyrnong council has bowed to community pressure and will reinstate a not-for-profit clause in a Western Bulldogs lease on a Footscray childcare centre. Following lobbying…
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After hours access to school ovals
Footscray locals will be able to access the open spaces at Footscray High School’s Pilgrim campus after hours as part of a pilot scheme launched…
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Four arrested following alleged armed robberies
Police arrested four people following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s west on Tuesday, July 22. It is believed the group were involved…
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Two arrested over alleged extortions
Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged extortions committed on a number of shops in the Altona North area. On…
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A-League card betting fraud alleged to net players $18k
Two soccer players have faced court accused of winning more than $18,000 in corrupt bets involving yellow cards. Former A-League player Riku Danzaki, 25, of…
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Bridging the divide
West Footscray is a suburb cut in two. While mostly associated with the area around the Barkly Street Village, West Footscray also includes an area…
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Help for rough sleepers
It’s a sad reality that during difficult times in life, for various reasons, members of our community can find themselves on the streets. It hurts…
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Nominate a dangerous intersection
RACV is calling on Victorians to rank Melbourne’s intersections that need urgent attention by the Victorian government. RACV head of policy James Williams said My…
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Teens charged over Altona Meadows attack
Several teenagers from across Hobsons Bay and Wyndham have been charged following an armed robbery and serious assault in Altona Meadows. Police allege a man…
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Cut loose at this high energy musical
Why not kick off your Sunday shoes and head out to see Footloose the musical? The feel-good show is back as part of its encore…
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