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Susan Alberti donates $1m to Victoria University for Women in Sport Chair
Women’s football pioneer Susan Alberti has delivered a massive kickstart to women’s sport in the west with a $1 million endowment to Victoria University. A…
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Dinjerra parents call for urgent boost to school rebuild budget
Parents at a Braybrook primary school are calling on the state government to honour its promise to bring the school into the modern age. Star…
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Heavy rains hamper Stony Creek clean-up
Heavy rainfall has hampered efforts to clean up the badly contaminated Stony Creek, spreading thick sediment and resparking odour concerns. Last Tuesday’s downpours overflowed the…
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My Place: Akuol Garang
Community advocate Akuol Garang, who loves Footscray’s spirited multiculturalism, wants to provide a voice for others and give back to her adopted home. She speaks…
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Footscray Greens candidate apologises for sexist hip-hop past
The Greens candidate for Footscray in this month’s state election has become embroiled in controversy over his time as the singer in a hip-hop group…
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Sale on the home straight
Legendary race caller Greg Miles is selling his Williamstown home of 20 years. Miles retired from calling after his 36th Melbourne Cup last year. He’s…
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Watch Ninja Warrior live in Spotswood
Australian Ninja Warrior is being filmed in Spotswood and people are being invited to be part of the audience. Filming for next year’s third season…
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Taking men’s health in their stride
Blokes and those who love them are invited to join the Walk for Men’s Health in Williamstown on Sunday. Williamstown’s Jo Davis founded the walk…
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WTF is coming to Williamstown
What the Frankfurt! A new Williamstown restaurant called WTF is raising eyebrows before its opening next month. WTF Bar – which stands for World Travel…
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Labor pledges $1.3m for Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School will get $1.3million if Labor is re-elected, the state government pledged last week. Labor candidate for Williamstown Melissa Horne said the funding…
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Worker hit on head with pole in McDonald’s robbery
A worker was bashed on the head with a metal pole during an armed robbery at Laverton North McDonald’s on Tuesday. Police say four masked…
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Community backlash sparks Foodbank funding cut backdown
A public backlash has forced the Federal government to reverse its decision to strip vital funding from a Yarraville-based charity, a cut that jeopardised…
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Council scales back plans for Flemings Pool at Altona
Community feedback is being sought on scaled-back plans for a viewing platform and ramp at a popular Altona beach swimming spot. Flemings Pool at the…
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Federal funding cuts to Foodbank put $8m of food relief at risk
A Yarraville charity that helps feed the hungry is reeling from funding cuts it says jeopardise more than $8 million worth of vital food relief.…
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Jonathon Marsden the first Greens mayor of Hobsons Bay
A former army helicopter pilot who works on riding and walking projects has become the first Greens mayor of Hobsons Bay. Jonathon Marsden, of Strand…
















