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My Place: Luke Robertson
Fresh from launching a new book celebrating Australian craft brewers and beer, Luke Robertson finds plenty to love about life in Footscray. He speaks with…
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Police hunt driver after West Footscray hit-run
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene following a hit-run collision that broke a women’s leg in West Footscray on Saturday night.…
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A good sign for organ donation
More than 1000 Wyndham residents signed up to become organ and tissue donors last year. Figures released by DonateLife show that last year 593 residents…
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VU mural project helps fight for gender equality
Victoria University staff and students have been painting their way towards a resounding message of respect. Dozens of members of the VU community worked on…
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Filming in Footscray for Chinese co-production The Whistleblower
A dusty African streetscape suddenly arose in the heart of Footscray last week as film crews shot scenes for the state’s largest ever Australian-Chinese co-production.…
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Four storey plan for Rose of Australia
Plans have been lodged for a four-storey apartment block at the rear of one of Williamstown’s oldest hotels, the Rose of Australia. Pantelli Investments has…
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Wait list pain for dental patients
People in the Altona electorate are waiting more than two years for public dental health care, figures obtained under freedom of information show. The Australian…
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Driving force for farmers
A western suburbs trucking business is aiming to raise $10,000 for drought-stricken farmers. Henry Transport Group (HTG), based in Altona North and Truganina, is donating…
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Seaholme couple joins Big Red Kidney Walk
A Seaholme couple has signed up for a fundraiser to help fight kidney disease. George and Maroula Said have registered separately for the Big Red…
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From plastic to fantastic
Recyled plastic fibres have been transformed into a section of the Skeleton Creek Trail at Seabrook. Hobsons Bay council is the first in Victoria to…
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Altona Hospital’s history of healing
The history of Altona’s beloved former hospital has been captured in a book to be launched this month. Altona Hospital operated in Pier Street in…
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Greek festival aids fire victims
The biggest Greek Orthodox church in Melbourne’s west is holding a community festival as it continues fundraising efforts for people affected by the wildfires in…
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Contamination fears from Laverton RAAF base
The Department of Defence is investigating the extent of offsite contamination from chemicals found in firefighting foam used on the RAAF Base Williams at Laverton.…
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Distraught parents make heartfelt plea for return of stolen family memories
The parents of a young girl with a rare genetic condition have issued a heartfelt plea for the return of a stolen hard drive containing…
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Derelict Bradmill site raises resident ire
Yarraville residents living near the abandoned Bradmill factory are demanding stronger measures to target antisocial behaviour at the site. They are also calling for more…
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