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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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Cavalier spaniels kings for a day
Cavaliers will be letting their fur down every month at Brooklyn’s new dog park. The Cavalier Meet-Up in Melbourne’s West group was established in 2016…
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Newport two-hour parking backflip
Hobsons Bay council has backflipped on plans to introduce two-hour parking restrictions around Newport train station after resident and commuter complaints. Councillors last December endorsed…
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Altona beach weekend for all abilities
A beach weekend for people living with a disability will be held at Altona this month. West Footscray-based Independence Australia, a social enterprise supporting people…
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Shellfish warning for Hobsons Bay due to algae
Recreational shellfish collectors are being warned not to eat shellfish from Hobsons Bay after a marine algal bloom was detected off Port Melbourne beach. Blooms…
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Plea to protect world-listed wetlands
Documentary maker Wain Fimeri has raised concerns about people crossing a sandbar over Laverton Creek at Altona and accessing world-listed wetlands. The sandbar next to…
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Plans revealed for Pier Street servo site
Plans to build three five-storey apartment blocks comprising 57 dwellings on an old Altona petrol station site have been lodged with Hobsons Bay council. The…
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Seventy years of love
Altona North couple Mary and William Robinson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. The two, both 90, met while ice skating at the…
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