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Fake cash, tomahawk seized from sleeping driver
A man asleep in a car in Williamstown North has been allegedly caught with counterfeit money, a tomahawk, flick knife and potentially dangerous tools. Police…
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Hobsons Bay squash bid has topspin
Plans to make Hobsons Bay the squash capital of Melbourne’s west have been touted by the sport’s national body. Squash Australia (SA) has submitted a…
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Record house price growth in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong
Bridesmaid suburbs will continue to drive property price growth in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong as the two municipalities recorded their highest annual growth in seven…
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Superintendent Fitzgerald walks the walk
By Charlene Macaulay, Alesha Capone and Benjamin Millar Meet the western suburbs’ newest Superintendent. Superintendent Therese Fitzgerald has taken the reins of the north-west metro…
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Yarraville Festival is back and bigger than ever
The Yarraville Festival returns to the heart of the village this month featuring a bigger footprint than ever before. The festival will transform Yarraville on…
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Councillor Catherine Cumming joins Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party
Maribyrnong councillor Catherine Cumming is ending her 20-year run as an independent to take a tilt at state Parliament as a candidate for Derryn Hinch’s…
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West’s top cop warns against “African gang” panic
Police working to tackle youth crime in the west are warning panic around an “African gang crisis” may be making their job more difficult by…
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Fun in the Footscray sun at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
The colourful crowd at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival enjoyed a day of musical fun in the sun on Saturday as local and international acts alike…
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Northern rail in service struggle
The Craigieburn and Upfield train lines are among the worst for delayed and cancelled services in the Metro network, according to latest performance data. Public…
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African-Australian athletes hit back at gangs label
African-Australian athletes have united to condemn what they consider the media and political demonisation of their communities. Leading sports figures including AFL stars Majak Daw,…
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My Place: Abbey Brown
Seabrook’s Abbey Brown, who coaches the Altona Junior Football Club under-15 girls and was instrumental in starting the Laverton Magpies women’s team, has been named…
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Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
STEVE VISSCHER, HOST OF AUSTRALIAN AVIATION RADIO FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? SV: Average at best, although I was at one point trained by…
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Plans revealed for Church Street Children’s Centre rebuild
Plans have been revealed for a new childcare centre to be built on the site of the demolished Church Street Children’s Centre in West Footscray.…
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Sister Jeanne Dwyer named Maribyrnong’s Citizen of the Year
Sister Jeanne Dwyer, the volunteer co-ordinator of Joseph’s Corner, has been named Maribyrnong’s Citizen of the Year. Joseph’s Corner provides psychological counselling and support for…
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Altona Early Years Hub on the way
The first sod has been turned to mark the start of construction on the $6.9 million Altona Early Years Hub. Early Childhood Education Minister Jenny…
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