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Yacht history revealed
The world’s oldest continually-running motor yacht club is opening its doors to the public. The Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, established 113 years ago, is…
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Booze cops hit Altona North
Fifteen drunk or drug-affected drivers were detected in a police blitz in Hobsons Bay on Friday night as part of Operation Fortified. Three booze buses…
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My Place: Lis Johnson
The five giant bronze statues of footy greats that flank the Avenue of Legends on the approach to the MCG are the work of sculptor…
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Altona courts expansion
Hobsons Bay council has voted to start detailed design and development of an $18.5million four-court extension of the Altona Sports Centre. Home to more than…
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Zombie movie a monster hit
An independent feature film featuring zombie extras from Melbourne’s west premieres this week with three sell-out shows. The Last Hope opens at Lido Cinemas on…
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Pet groomer avoids jail over fatal dog beating
A pet groomer convicted over the fatal beating of a dog with a hair dryer at a Maribyrnong salon has avoided jail-time after his three-month…
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Christmas events light up Maribyrnong
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice – yet even Santa might struggle to make every Christmas event across Maribyrnong this festive season. Christmas…
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Terry Tran is a young man on a mission
Terry Tran is on a mission to make the world a better place for all. The Braybrook College student, who was honoured earlier this year…
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Melissa Horne: Politics in the blood
Labor’s Melissa Horne is in the box seat to replace Wade Noonan in the seat of Williamstown at the next elction. The woman most likely to…
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Ten-storey block on Footscray land tagged for park
Plans have been revealed for a 10-storey apartment building on a parcel of Footscray land that residents had been pushing to turn into a park.…
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Play’s vivid call for greater compassion
A creative call for compassion for those in need is being brought to the stage in Footscray this week. Vivid, a new play by Hoa…
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Footscray Primary School fete a blast from the past
Multicultural showcases and the classic games and competitions of yesteryear will offer fun for young and old alike when Footscray Primary School holds its first-ever…
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Oak tree saga fuels calls for greater protection
Pressure is mounting on Maribyrnong Council to beef up tree protection rules after a developer was able to order the removal of a beloved gigantic…
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Move to ditch Gellibrand for Cooper in electorate shake-up
A trailblazing activist for Aboriginal rights could be recognised with the renaming of the Federal electorate of Gellibrand in his honour. A push is underway…
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Altona Beach crash lands driver in jail
A man will spend at least 16 months in jail for his part in a collision that seriously injured a couple at Altona Beach in…
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