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Pier pressure for Altona units
A block of three 1960s units in Altona’s Pier Street is being sold for the first time as one lot and is expected to reap…
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Footscray MP Marsha Thomson to step down
Footscray MP Marsha Thomson will end her long run in politics when she retires from parliament at the next election. The Labor MP came into…
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Extra bathrooms tap into value
Second bathrooms could be adding six-figures to the sale prices of some Melton properties, according to new data. Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures for…
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Call for no truck tolls on the West Gate Freeway
Hobsons Bay council and residents are calling for no truck tolls on the West Gate Freeway, as the state government last week claimed fewer trucks…
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Blessings upon God’s creatures
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Williamstown will bless dogs, cats and other of God’s creatures at its annual St Francis of Assisi Day service. The…
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Footy dream ‘on the up’ for Altona Meadows’ Shae-Lee Murphy
Altona Meadows’ Shae-Lee Murphy is part of an elite women’s football squad headed for the US next month as she edges closer to her dream…
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Altona dancer Celia Hepburn explores Body of Everything
The role our bodies play in channelling our every experience is the subject of the latest performance by Altona dancer Celia Hepburn. Body of Everything…
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Pedestrian safety call
A petition has been lodged with the state government calling for urgent action on pedestrian safety at the intersection of Point Cook Road, Central Avenue…
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A cot for the last cuddle
An Altona Meadows mother is raising funds for a cuddle cot to help parents grieving the loss of their baby. Victoria Reynolds lost her baby…
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Start-up program looking for 10 out of 10
Small businesses aiming to catch their first break will soon be popping up in the heart of Yarraville. The VU Hanger, an entrepreneurial space adjacent…
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Set sale on the garage trail this October
Turn your clutter into cash while promoting sustainability when the ever-popular Garage Sale Trail returns next month. The Garage Sale Trail is coming to Maribyrnong…
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Team Bulldogs makes mark on Melbourne Marathon
The Western Bulldogs’ top dog has joined a team pounding the pavement to raise funds for the club’s Community Foundation’s programs. Club chief executive Gary…
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Civil celebrants back same-sex marriage
Civil celebrants are throwing their support behind same-sex marriage, arguing the law as it stands is discriminatory. West Footscray celebrant Mary Napier said marriage celebrants…
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Report blow to West Footscray development opponents
Opponents campaigning against a major new warehouse proposal for West Footscray have been dealt a blow with Maribyrnong Council officers largely backing the project. Star…
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Street artist and driver at odds over Yarraville car dragging
A street artist has recounted the harrowing experience of being dragged 700 metres down a busy Yarraville road by a car driven by a “vigilante”. Yarraville’s…
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