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Photographer Warren Kirk captures fading slice of suburbia
The fading glories of Melbourne suburbs have been captured for posterity by Seddon photographer Warren Kirk. The documentary photographer behind the acclaimed Westography book has…
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Residents fired up over West Footscray inferno fall-out
Frustrated residents affected by the West Footscray fire are calling for greater transparency and a swifter response by authorities. Two months after fire tore through…
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Freeway closed after smash at Altona North
All outbound lanes of the West Gate Freeway are closed at Altona North after a crash involving a truck and several cars. The crash happened…
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In a class of their own
Four teachers have been recognised in Altona City Rotary Club’s inaugural Vocational Awards for Teaching Excellence. Amy O’Dowd from Newport Lakes Primary School was nominated…
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A grin and beer it fest
This year’s Williamstown Heritage Beer and Cider Festival promises to provide a very stein time. One of Melbourne’s oldest ports, Williamstown once had more than…
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Snakes invade Altona Meadows home
An Altona Meadows couple are attemping to snake-proof their home after their dog was bitten and nine snakes in 10 days were caught on their…
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Maribyrnong ratepayers cry foul over rapid rises
More than 400 Maribyrnong residents reeling from skyrocketing rates bills have launched challenges against their latest property valuations. Star Weekly last month reported Maribyrnong and…
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Seagulls swoop on $1.5m for female football
Williamstown Football Club has secured a $1.5 million low-interest state government loan to improve female facilities at Burbank Oval. The club, which will also receive $273,000…
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Elderly woman injured in violent robbery at Highpoint jewellery store
An 82-year-old woman has been shoved to the ground causing her to hit her head during a violent jewellery store robbery at Highpoint shopping centre.…
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Gas leak forces road closure in Footscray
Emergency crews are at the scene of a major a gas leak in Footscray. A strong smell of gas was detected in Napier Street late…
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Altona North’s Ivan reflects on The Bachelorette
Altona North’s Ivan Krslovic left The Bachelorette in dramatic circumstances on Wednesday night. Ivan, 29, was featured in Star Weekly last September saying he aimed…
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Suicide risk prompts urgent calls for Nauru medical evacuation
One in four refugee children on Nauru are acutely suicidal, according to a review of medical cases by doctors that has been released by a…
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IN FOCUS: Commemorating the Great War
To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the World War 1 Armistice, the Air Force Association will hold a public torchlight commemoration on…
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IN FOCUS: A club for the whole community
It started 60 years ago as a working men’s club, but these days not-for-profit Altona Sports Club is kicking goals in many areas: dining, entertainment,…
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New suburb nearer on contaminated Maribyrnong Defence site
A 6000-home suburb is one step closer to being built on a contaminated former defence site in Maribyrnong. The Department of Defence has opened a…
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