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Indian Peacock plumage brightens West Footscray
A vibrant artwork depicting an Indian peacock in full plumage has added a welcome splash of colour to West Footscray. The artwork, by Júlia Both,…
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Council to bypass state on 40km/h speed limit
Maribyrnong council will bypass the state government and go it alone in introducing a 40km/h speed limit on residential streets. An officer’s report considered at…
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IN FOCUS: Bayside thrives on change, success
“We’re a pillar of everything an excellent public school should be,” says Principal of Bayside P-12 College.
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Yarraville director brings Jack of Two Trades to life
Musical theatre is alive and well in Australia today, according to Yarraville director Nathan Gilkes. Gilkes will be premiering new Australian musical Jack of Two…
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West’s first food truck hub and bar rising in Kingsville
The west’s first food truck hub and bar is rising with the arrival of West Side Best Side. Opening in Kingsville on November 3, the…
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Vic Uni sacks union officers on eve of new agreement
Victoria University management has rejected accusations it is deliberately sacking union branch officers in a bid to cripple the voice of staff ahead of new…
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Road deaths, injuries add up
A motorcyclist who lost his life after he was flung off his bike in a road collision in Truganina was one of 15 people…
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Opposition to new suburb in Altona North
More than 100 submissions, many concerned about overdevelopment and traffic, have been made in response to plans for a new suburb in Altona North.…
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Junior champs’ taekwondo joy
Three local children won gold at this month’s Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo, where they were among nearly 850 athletes. Yarraville’s Fred Pace, 15,…
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Spotswood railway workshop up for grabs
An historic Spotswood railway workshop and surrounding land, which the community had hoped to use, has been put up for sale by VicTrack. The Way…
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VicRoads faces growing protest
The fight to keep licence tests and vehicle checks in Sunshine has stepped up a notch. A rally outside VicRoads’ Ballarat Road office last week…
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My Place: Liana Lucca-Pope
Graphic designer, photographer and bar owner Liana Lucca-Pope has been struck by Footscray’s sense of community. She speaks with Benjamin Millar What is your…
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Cans Film Festival coming to Yarraville
Forget the French Riviera – the most thought-provoking new film festival is coming to Yarraville. The Sun Theatre has partnered with Foodbank Victoria to launch…
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Rein in cats and dogs
Enforcing dog-on-leash laws to reduce the risk of attacks and mandatory desexing of cats before registration have been touted under Hobson’s Bay council’s Domestic Animal…
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Brewfest return has fans on cider
The Williamstown Heritage Beer and Cider Festival is back, with a promise to be good for what ales you. The annual festival had a hiatus…
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