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OAM for Painters and Dockers’ Paulie Stewart
Founding member of the Painters and Dockers punk rock band, Williamstown’s Paulie Stewart has been awarded an OAM for service to the community and performing…
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Family violence campaigner ‘torn’ by Australia Day honour
Altona’s Maria Dimopoulos has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia but says her work has just begun and receiving the honour on…
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Bacchus Marsh revs up for health
Car enthusiasts and rev heads are set to take over Maddingley Park this weekend, with the David Calleja Memorial Car Show on again. The main…
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Champion of the community
Giuseppe Inserra has an extensive history of service to the community. Mr Inserra, who is also known as Joe, is aged 83. He immigrated from…
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Music journey starts early
At just 12 years old, Kristina Bogic has released her first single. The young Point Cook resident said that she started singing at the age…
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Art for charity’s sake
A bushfire relief charity auction and exhibition will be held in Newport next month. Altona artist Simpson Myers has teamed up with the RedWest Creatives…
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Australia Day comes alive
Get ready to celebrate all things Australian this weekend in the Macedon Ranges and Hume. Macedon Ranges council will mark the day with an Australia…
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Kingsville man seriously injured during aggravated burglary
A man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries following an aggravated burglary in Kingsville early Wednesday morning. Police are searching for a…
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My Wyndham: Jade Marikar Bawa
Young Hoppers Crossing resident Jade Marikar Bawa, aged 17, is a graduate of MacKillop College in Werribee. Last year, Jade was presented with an award…
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Nazi tattoo backlash prompts Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre crackdown
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre’s entry rules will be tightened in the wake of complaints about a “regular” patron flaunting a prominent Nazi symbol tattoo. Footscray resident…
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Willow bakes up generous response to bushfire relief
When Kingsville four-year-old Willow Cameron saw footage of the bushfires that have been dominating television news reports, she asked her parents to explain what was…
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Congratulations to Shops on Show winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Shops on Show competition. Local businesses with the most social media likes for their Christmas windows are:…
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Expert Views: Lawyer or conveyancer
One of the most important transactions that many people are involved in is the sale or purchase of their home. Given that the average sale…
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Family visa nightmare continues despite new DNA evidence
A West Footscray man accused by the Australian government of marrying his sister has been told her visa case cannot be reviewed despite fresh DNA evidence…
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Footscray’s iconic Jim Wong Restaurant calls it a day
Footscray dining institution Jim Wong Restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time this Sunday, bringing to a close a chapter of inner-west…
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