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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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Kindred spirits take a bow
After more than 100 years volunteering between them, Leigh and Merridee Hardinge are hanging up their hats from major roles. Leigh, an Altona SES foundation…
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Former PM staffer Andrew Porter joins Footscray race
A dark horse has emerged in the Labor preselection race for the plum state seat of Footscray. Andrew Porter, a former advisor to prime ministers…
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Maribyrnong Council touts blanket 40 km/h speed limit
Maribyrnong Council could go it alone in introducing 40 km/h speed limit on local roads. An officer’s report to be considered at Tuesday night’s council meeting…
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Awarding excellence in business
Congratulations to all finalists of the Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.
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Napier Street bridge hit by another truck container
Motorists are being advised to avoid Footscray after another container truck crashed into a city-bound barrier at the notorious Napier Street bridge underpass. A truck carrying…
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Renters welcome law reform package
Renters and tenants rights groups have welcomed state government reforms aimed at rebalancing the housing ledger with landlords. The government announced a package of reforms…
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Spring into Summer with active events
Shake off the winter cobwebs and shape up for summer with a range of free programs and events on offer across Maribyrnong. Active Maribyrnong’s Spring…
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Footscray film-makers take first prize in film festival
Two budding Footscray filmmakers are basking in the glory of winning first prize in the secondary school category at the Sunshine Short Film Festival. Orlando…
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Search for dog beater caught on video
Investigations are underway into the alleged striking of a dog with a chain at a park in Yarraville. RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information about…
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Three-way tussle to contest safe Footscray seat
A three-way contest will decide who is likely to be the next state member for Footscray. Katie Hall is looming as the candidate to beat…
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