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Footpath traders return to Footscray
Footpath traders have been welcomed back to Footscray – on certain conditions. Star Weekly earlier this month reported that Maribyrnong Council has been warning the traders…
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Plan flags $25 million upgrade for Maribyrnong offices and town hall
A $25 million ‘modest upgrade’ has been flagged for Maribyrnong’s town hall and council offices. The redevelopment would be the single biggest ratepayer-funded project in…
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Electric car plug to council
A convoy of electric cars rolled up to last week’s Hobsons Bay council meeting, with drivers seeking $300,000 funding for charge points and dedicated carparking…
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Newport Masonic Hall earmarked for demolition
Newport’s iconic Masonic Hall may be torn down after a developer lodged plans to build a five storey, 22-dwelling apartment block. Trethowan Architecture has applied…
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Fight to stop spread of Maribyrnong garage fire
Firefighters have battled to save a fire in a Maribyrnong garage from spreading to the house and adjoining properties. MFB firefighters were called to the…
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Mayne asks for pokies support
Anti-poker machine campaigner Stephen Mayne has called on Hobsons Bay council to help lobby for legislative reform ahead of November’s state election. Representing the Alliance…
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MY WYNDHAM: Natalie McCrae
My Wyndham: Natalie McCrae can be found either playing or coaching basketball on most nights of the week. The Hoppers Crossing teenager said her mother…
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Photo winnings aid ASRC winter appeal
A Footscray photographer is donating his winnings from a popular photo prize to an organisation assisting asylum seekers. Elwyn Davies took out the People’s Choice…
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End of an era for Footscray as Franco Cozzo site sold
Has Franco Cozzo secured his ultimate “grand sale”? After half a century selling furniture in Footscray, the renowned spruiker-turned-cult figure has apparently sold his 1088-square-metre…
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Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
MEGAN HUSTWAITE, JOURNALIST, PRESENTER, BROADCASTER, MEGANHUSTWAITEMEDIA.COM FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? MH: Solid. Always expanding my repertoire (rotation probably the better word for…
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My Place: Tenzin Khangsar
Tenzin Khangsar loves living in Maidstone and helping connect the Tibetan community with their new life in Melbourne. He speaks with Benjamin Millar. What…
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Snap up your own slice of the 100 Story Building
As inner-west property prices soar through the roof, a rare opportunity has arisen to enter the market below the ground floor. 100 Story Building, a…
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In a galaxy right here in Williamstown
May the faith be with you when Williamstown this month hosts Australia’s only cosplay church service. The brainchild of Uniting Church Reverend Avril Hannah-Jones, the…
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Youth summit flagged
Wyndham Police Inspector Marty Allison has announced that local police will partner with Wyndham council and other organisations to hold a youth summit later this…
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Altona’s Mobil refinery to get giant tank
Altona’s Mobil refinery is set to get a giant tank, matching Australia’s largest crude oil tank at Geelong. Owner ExxonMobil Australia on Friday announced the…
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