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Diggers Rest estate refused
A proposal to subdivide a five-hectare block in Diggers Rest into 93 lots, with only one access point into the estate, has been knocked back.…
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Bacchus Marsh stranger gives mum faith
On an average Wednesday in September last year, Faith Brewer complained of a headache. She didn’t think much of it. But later that night, Ms…
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RecWest set for a rebuild to meet sporting needs
West Footscray’s crumbling RecWest building will be rebuilt after investigations revealed it’s failing to meet the needs of the area. Built in 1953 on top…
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Williamstown lawyer released from prison and granted retrial
A disgraced lawyer has been released from jail and granted a retrial after he was sentenced to a five-year custodial sentence over laundering money allegedly…
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End of the road for trailblazing Footscray cycle store
A Footscray institution is feeling the pinch of a move toward online shopping and the area’s apartment boom. Ted’s Cycles, a Barkly Street stalwart, is…
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Dog killed in Altona burglary
A beloved family dog has been killed during a burglary in Altona on Tuesday. Tracy Kenwery returned to her Civic Parade home at 5pm to…
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Laverton North energy plant bid
Wyndham council has received a planning application for an energy recovery plant in Laverton North that would generate enough electricity to power 16,000 to 20,000…
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Pokies kill football funding bid
Hobsons Bay council has rejected a request to borrow nearly $2million to help fund Williamstown Football Club’s $6million redevelopment plans, saying it would contradict its…
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Council turns down tunnel trucks
Hobsons Bay council has refused to grant a state government contractor permission to block several streets for construction of the West Gate Tunnel. Hobsons Bay’s…
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Williamstown North Primary School’s $1m lift
One of Hobsons Bay’s fastest-growing schools has received more than $1 million in state government funding for four new classrooms. Williamstown North Primary School has…
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Plans released for Flemings Pool at Altona
Hobsons Bay council is calling for community feedback on a planned viewing platform at a popular Altona beach swimming spot. Flemings Pool, at the end…
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Mum, bub inject some passion
The campaign to increase immunisation rates in Brimbank has a new face. As part of an increased push from the North Western Primary Health Network…
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Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? EM: I have the perfect marriage. I have a wife who loves to cook and is very good at…
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Business Matters: Looking for a way to help the community?
Are you aware of a critical need in the community? The Community Bank branches of Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Business Centre will soon host forums…
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Freeway racers nabbed at Laverton
Two P-plate drivers racing each other on the Princes Freeway at Laverton have been caught by police on Wednesday night. Westgate Highway Patrol officers first…
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