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Due West waterway arts project goes with the flow
When toxic run-off from last year’s Tottenham warehouse fire flooded nearby Stony Creek, it quickly flowed out to the bay, destroying virtually all life in…
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Anti-toxic waste alliance calls for end to waste danger
The waste crisis threatening the liveability of Melbourne’s suburbs has a determined new foe – the Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance. Chaired by Yarraville campaigner Sue Vittori,…
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Flu vaccine supply under strain
Vaccines are running out in some parts of Melbourne’s west as the number of Victorians diagnosed with the flu tops 18,600 – nine times more…
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Green light for garden site
Four years in the making, a site for the Altona Community Gardens has finally been found. A 340 square metre community garden will be created…
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A-mazing Pac-Man experience
A giant Pac-Man maze for adults and children is coming to Williamstown for its only Victorian appearance in August. Based on the arcade game released…
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Marina criticism swells
Plans for a four-level marina with dry stack boat storage in Williamstown have met with opposition from neighbouring yacht clubs. Williamstown Marine Centre’s plans for…
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Carving out a legacy
Creativity is at the heart of the newest program at Lakeview Senior College in Caroline Springs. Year 12 students are carving out a “legacy” by…
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Altona North man ecstatic after winning nearly $1m
An Altona North man is nearly a million dollars richer after winning a division one prize in the weekend’s Tattslotto draw. He was one of…
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My Business: Jim’s Self Storage judged the best
More than 23 years ago, Jim and Barbara Morgan purchased a building in Techno Park Drive, Williamstown. Jim had the vision of turning it into…
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My Business: Porters Williamstown: a flavour feast
Established as a new star in the Nelson Place dining precinct nearly a year ago, Porters Williamstown celebrates the best of mod-Aus cuisine, yet draws…
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Baklava boy back in town
Altona’s ‘Fresh Prince of Baklava’ is back home cooking up a storm after his elimination from MasterChef Australia last week. Walleed Rasheed was among 24…
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Fishy behaviour nets $3k in fines
Three men have been caught at Newport boat ramp with 36 undersize snapper. The three Hoppers Crossing men, aged 19, 30 and 46, were stopped…
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Police investigate suspicious West Footscray fire
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire which broke out in West Footscray early Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to an Essex Street property…
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Five Victorians off to Miss World Australia pageant national final
Five Victorian finalists will vie for top honours at next month’s Miss World Australia pageant after winning their way through the state final held in…
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Governor general visits Footscray youth foundation
Australia’s outgoing Governor General has visited a Footscray youth service as one of his final official duties. Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove…
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