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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…
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Sister act, with mum too
For a Tarneit mother and her two daughters, acting is a family affair. Mala Singh-Narayan and her daughters, 16-year-old Shyla and 19-year-old Shanika attend ATA…
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Police hub a step closer
The state-of-the-art Wyndham police hub is a step closer with construction starting on the new complex last week. Development officially began last week on the…
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Man dies at Spotswood, buses replace trains
A man has died after being hit by a train at Spotswood on Monday about 9.15am. Buses are replacing trains on the Werribee and Williamstown…
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Legal battle looming as Victory claim binding Footscray Park contract
Maribyrnong Council’s rejection of Melbourne Victory’s proposal to build a football academy in Footscray Park could descend into an expensive legal wrangle amid claims parties…
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Altona beach a new playground for Victoria
Altona beach is set to become only the second place in Australia outside Cairns to have free daily activities on the foreshore, from stand up…
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The Matrimonials seek couple for free Footscray wedding
Fancy getting hitched for free? Maverick wedding-industry collective The Matrimonials is giving away a $35,000 ‘love party’ with all the trimmings to one lucky couple.…
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Maribyrnong councillors end Melbourne Victory’s Footscray Park academy dream
Melbourne Victory’s dream to build a soccer academy in Footscray Park is over after Maribyrnong Council councillors voted to reject the controversial project – a…
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State urged to dump “outdated” ban on dogs in bars
Councils are calling on the state government to consider scrapping controversial laws banning dogs from local cafes and bars. Star Weekly last week reported that…
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Over 100 chemicals detected as WorkSafe takes control of Tottenham fire site
Authorities bracing for the massive task of removing millions of litres of dangerous waste from the site of the Tottenham fire have revealed a toxic…
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Road frustration grows
Hundreds of people fed up with congestion and safety issues on Point Cook Road have signed a petition calling for action on the issue. Point…













