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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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Expert Views: Off the plan purchases
The term ‘off the plan’ refers to the fact that the property being purchased does not currently have its own Certificate of Title on the…
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Footscray City College’s Harry Nguyen scores ATAR of 99.9
When Harry Nguyen woke up at 6.55am on Thursday, he took the time to brush his teeth. Next, the Footscray City College Year 12 student…
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Expert views: Restrictive covenants
Ownership of land (including buildings) in Victoria is recorded on a Certificate of Title. Historically, that has been a paper (or parchment) document but most…
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Hobsons Bay four-bin recycling to start in February
Hobsons Bay’s new four-bin recycling service is scheduled to start on February 1. The new service will have weekly food organics and garden organics (FOGO)…
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Shop local, win big in Hobsons Bay
It’s Christmas shopping time and Hobsons Bay residents need look no further than their own backyard this festive season. And, shoppers supporting local businesses also…













