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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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You’ve heard of Where’s Wally, now here’s Willy
Most have heard of UK puzzle series Where’s Wally?, but now there’s a new kid on the block – Little Willy. Williamstown artist Daryl Fox…
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My Place: John Spooner
Former Age cartoonist and Williamstown resident John Spooner is appearing at his first Williamstown Literary Festival to talk about his book, What the Hell was he…
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Good oil on urban olives
Backyard and nature strip olive trees are being harvested for oil under a new project in Hobsons Bay. Morgan Koegel, head of the 3000acres not-for-profit…
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Newport family rebuilds after fire
A Newport man who lost his wife to cancer before a fire destroyed his home in March says he will build a new family home…
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