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All love between tennis twins
A set of identical twins has taken sibling rivalry to a new level, competing against each other last week in a women’s tennis grand final.…
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Little Saigon back on track pending permit extension
The redevelopment of Footscray’s fire-razed Little Saigon market site could begin by the end of this year, provided the owners can secure an extension to…
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Funding call to fix clubrooms
Vicsport chairman Ron Gauci has unveiled a $4 million plan to redevelop the Altona City Soccer Club’s clubrooms and pavilion at H.C. Kim Reserve. Mr…
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Airspace limits to change
Aircraft will be flying about 150 metres lower over Hobsons Bay under a plan to use new technology to guide planes into Melbourne Airport. Australia’s…
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Footscray footpath trader protest taken to the streets
The fight to save a Footscray tradition has been taken to the streets. A ‘trolley flash mob’ popped up on the corner of Leeds and…
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Inner-west crime rates tumble
Inner-west crime rates have dropped substantially over the past year, driven by falls in property offences such as theft. Crime Statistics Agency figures released last…
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Ravers robbed at abandoned factory dance party
Police are searching for five offenders who allegedly robbed and assaulted ravers at a Yarraville dance party. The incident occurred during a rave being held…
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$100m plan for Hobsons Bay sports
A $95 million plan to address sporting priorities over the next decade was last week endorsed by Hobsons Bay council. A separate $5 million plan to alleviate…
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Brimbank’s Most Wanted: June 18, 2018
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local…
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Road rage victim spat on, assaulted
Police are appealing for information following a road rage incident in Mernda last week, in which the victim was spat upon and assaulted. Investigators have…
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More trees to be cleared for West Gate Tunnel
Dozens more trees will be cut down for the West Gate Tunnel with 12 construction compounds to be built in the Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong…
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Hobsons Bay council bumps up waste charges again
Hobsons Bay councillors this week voted to increase waste collection fees by 28.5 per cent rather than the 17 per cent flagged last month, due…
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African Australian AFL stars join Africa Day celebrations in Footscray
African Australian AFL stars have shared inspirational stories of their own personal journeys as part of Africa Day celebrations in Footscray. Western Bulldogs premiership hero…
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Mexican stand off shaping over Taco Tuesday trademark
It’s the most Melbourne of Mexican stand-offs – a food-court chain staring down a punk rock pub over its temerity to hold a Taco Tuesday.…
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Crossing the country divide, Jenni Mitchell OAM
Williamstown’s Jenni Mitchell always wanted to bring the country to the city. She has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours with an Order of…
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