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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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Kingsville film-maker Rory Kelly a Tropfest finalist
Kingsville filmmaker Rory Kelly suddenly has plenty to celebrate. In the same week as becoming a proud new father, Kelly has discovered his latest short…
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Report flags urgent need for indoor sports courts
Up to a dozen new indoor sports courts need to be built to meet growing demand across Maribyrnong, according to a new council strategy. The…
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Seddon Festival organisers call it a day
The volunteer organisers behind the Seddon Festival have pulled the plug on the long-running event, saying it has fallen victim to its own success. The…
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Leigh Hobbs’ stamp of approval
Williamstown author Leigh Hobbs has been honoured with his own stamp. He is among five storytellers featured in the 2019 Australian Legends of Children’s Literature…
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Diving into family tradition
Able Seaman Clearance Diver Ben Johnson is the third generation of his family to join the navy. Born and raised in Altona, the Royal Australian…
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