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Hobsons Bay council to fight single member wards
A state government plan to return to single-member wards has met with opposition from Hobsons Bay council. Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek said the Labor…
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Man arrested for 2007 murder
Police have arrested a man following the 2007 murder of Cindy Crossthwaite in Melton South. The 41-year-old mother of three was found dead by her father…
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MasterChef Australia finalist a fan of Footscray food
Footscray’s bustling market and multicultural eateries have been the secret ingredient behind one MasterChef Australia finalist’s tilt at a series win. Simon Toohey, a Footscray…
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Residents slam broken truck curfew promise
Residents living along one of the inner-west’s busiest truck routes have slammed the state government’s failure to introduce industry-backed truck curfews on their road. Star…
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Footscray brewery’s Jedi Juice falls foul of code
A Footscray brewery has been caught on the hop by the industry watchdog’s ruling on one of its beers. Craft brewery Hop Nation introduced its…
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Booze concern for new migrants
Indian migrants to Wyndham and Hobsons Bay are among those consuming “risky levels” of alcohol, a new study has revealed. The report, sanctioned earlier this…
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My Place: Alison Stuart
Alison Brideson (writing as Alison Stuart) lives in Williamstown, which makes an appearance in her latest book The Postmistress. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to…
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Finding Nemo’s hidden treasure
Two Wyndham winter dippers are trying to find ‘Nemo’. Navanya Matthews and Rea Haare brave the chill for the weekly Winter Dip events off Altona…
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Lilly throws her heart into sport
Ten-year-old Lilly is well on track to represent Victoria at a national sporting competition. A pupil at Mossfiel Primary School in Hoppers Crossing, she has…
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All shook up over Grazeland
A planned food precinct for Spotswood dubbed “Grazeland” is expected to attract 30,000 people a week, according to applicant Museums Victoria. Dubbed “Melbourne’s most exciting…
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Hunt for dog after two pets attacked in Williamstown
Authorities are searching for a large dog believed to have attacked two other dogs in Williamstown on Monday. Hobsons Bay council was notified by a…
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New Homes: Eight Homes equals lifestyle and affordability
Building her very own home has been Sarah Sanderson’s dream since she was just 10. Her childhood dream came true this year when she and…
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Footscray Station assistance animal toilet brings relief
The rail network’s first official toilet area designed for assistance animals has been unveiled at Footscray Station. The new Assistance Animal Relief Area (AARA) has…
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AFL legend Glenn Manton delves into ‘brutal’ past
The average football supporter knows absolutely nothing about Glenn Manton. Those are the words of the man himself, who will be at Newport next week…
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A bridge too far for cyclists and pedestrians
Hobsons Bay council, pedestrians and cyclists have launched a campaign calling for a safe crossing over the Queen Street road bridge at Altona Meadows. They…
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