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Flemings Pool work rocks the boat
Altona beachgoers have slammed Hobsons Bay council for leaving popular swimming spot Flemings Pool full of rocks and without sand last week as the mercury…
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Billy’s seal of approval
A sick and injured seal who was nursed back to health after coming ashore at Williamstown has returned, much to the delight of locals. Earlier…
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Tree vandals strike again
A spate of attacks on trees in Sunshine’s Wright Street has cost Brimbank ratepayers more than $9000 in the past two months. About 25 trees…
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Students embrace walking in the West
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School pupils have been stepping out in this year’s VicHealth Walk to School program. Teacher Henry Nicdao says the initiative helped ease vehicle…
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Coen Ashton’s legacy lives on
An inspirational advocate for organ donation, Coen Ashton has died. Coen, 20, was born with cystic fibrosis and diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes at eight. His…
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Five teens charged over West Footscray affray
Five female teenagers have been charged following an alleged affray in West Footscray that seriously injured two people. The alleged incident occurred on Barkly Street…
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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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