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Rape sentence appeal rejected
A man has lost his appeal against a 21-year jail sentence for raping a woman three weeks after getting out of jail for assaulting her.…
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West Gate Tunnel noise walls unveiled
Images of proposed multicoloured noise walls along the West Gate Tunnel corridor have been unveiled. The architect for the CPB John Holland joint venture has…
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Giant children’s party at Williamstown
A mother who was heartbroken after no one turned up to a little boy’s birthday is holding a party for 1000 children in Williamstown this…
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A century of living well
Altona North’s Nellie McGrath today celebrates her 100th birthday. Nellie was born in Ireland before migrating to Australia with her husband, Myles, and their two…
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IN FOCUS: Amarco: Living made easy
Bruce and Heather Etherton enjoyed 25 years of inner-city high-rise living after moving from their farm in north-west Victoria. The pair enjoyed the evening social…
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Fun for all the family at West Footscray Festival of Colours
Fans of fun and excitement can chalk up the West Footscray Festival of Colours this Sunday as an event not to be missed. The festival…
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IN FOCUS: Porters puts pizzazz into Nelson Place
Putting a bold new stamp on Nelson Place restaurant precinct, Porters Williamstown opened its doors last September with little fanfare but much anticipation.
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$64m aquatic plan floated
A $64 million aquatic plan for Hobsons Bay, including a $40 million pool in Altona Meadows and replacing Laverton pool with an outdoor water park,…
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Can-do call to the women of Moorabool
Moorabool women are being encouraged to try something new and get active. VicHealth’s inaugural This Girl Can Week, which runs until Sunday (March 24), aims…
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IN FOCUS: The first in aid when hearing fades
Did you know that powerful and invisible hearing devices with premium technology are no longer hard to afford?
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Maribyrnong adopts new public art strategy
The roll-out of future public art projects across Maribyrnong will be guided by a new council strategy. The Public Art Strategy 2019-2029 will be used…
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Seddon bus depot project heading to VCAT
The developer behind a multi-storey apartment proposal to house 1000 people on the former Transdev bus depot site in Seddon has turned to the state’s…
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Man charged over Footscray Station sexual assault
Transit Safety Division detectives have charged a Footscray man following the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl at Footscray station. The 34-year-old man handed…
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Giant inflatable artwork needs you
Altona is hosting the Australian premiere of the Powerslide game played on a giant inflatable artwork, as part of Harrington Square shopping centre’s March makeover.…
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Newport RSL Club saved from closure
Newport RSL has been saved after the sub-branch last week elected a new committee to reopen the doors. The club closed in early August as…
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