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Focus on mindfulness
A series of workshops in Melton will teach residents and business owners about “mindfulness”. The first session, run by The Organic Place on March 2,…
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Police believe Maribyrnong home invasion was targeted
Police believe a violent home invasion in Maribyrnong was a targeted attack. Maribyrnong CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson said a balaclava-clad group of up to six men…
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If these walls could talk
Memories and memorabilia of Williamstown Town Hall are being sought to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Williamstown this year. Hobsons Bay council has put…
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Exit safety demands ramped up
Altona Meadows residents have renewed calls for action to improve safety at a notorious freeway exit after three crashes were reported within a week. VicRoads…
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Leaping into dance fame
Two dancers from Spotswood are heading to Portugal to compete for world titles after each being crowned Dancer of the Year in the Showcase Australian…
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Woman injured at Altona dog beach
A woman has been hospitalised with broken bones after an incident at Altona’s dog beach, prompting a warning that pet owners must control their animals.…
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Pressure over home care
Services for some of the west’s most vulnerable residents may not be privatised after mounting pressure on councils from Labor heavyweights. State and federal MPs…
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Labor pledges $4.45 million to Vietnamese museum in Footscray
Australia’s first museum dedicated to Vietnamese culture is one step closer to being built in Footscray following a $4.45 million pledge from the Federal Labor…
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Laneway Festival makes most of new Footscray Park home
Shrugging off unseasonably cool weather and an early soak from passing showers, thousands of music fans turned out on Saturday to welcome St Jerome’s Laneway…
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Wear red for Heart Health Day
Did you know that heart disease is still the leading cause of death in Australia? The team members at Footscray’s Eleanor Clinic are passionate about…
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Suitcase stolen from train at Footscray station
Police are searching for a woman alleged to have stolen a suitcase from a V/Line train at Footscray train station. Transit Safety Division investigators believe…
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Firefighters battle suspicious Maribyrnong warehouse blaze
More than 60 firefighters have battled to contain a suspicious fire at a warehouse in Maribyrnong. Fire crews arrived at the Williamsons Road property about…
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Federal funds could flow for struggling Stony Creek
Federal dollars could soon be flowing into the restoration of heavily contaminated Stony Creek under a Labor funds pledge. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and environment…
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High five for school year
Five boys from the same family last week began the school year at Altona College. Leah and Anthony Muliett on Wednesday walked their five sons…
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Active Paths program for safer trips to school
Walking and cycling to school could soon become safer on inner-west streets thanks to a new guide along key traffic routes. Bicycle Network’s Ride2School Active…
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