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TextaQueen explores Eve of Reconstruction
A photographic exhibition opening in Footscray this week is exploring the desire to connect to a land as an uninvited visitor. TextaQueen’s Eve of Reconstruction,…
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Rocky reception for Altona beach work
Altona beach users are angry Hobsons Bay council has placed rocks over a popular swimming spot known as Flemings Pool. The council told Star Weekly…
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Safety call after kayaker goes missing off Altona
The disappearance of a kayaker fishing off Altona has prompted safety warnings. Japanese national Junichi Yoshimura, 41, was captured on CCTV launching his kayak…
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Call for ban on Napier Street trucks
Frustrated residents are demanding a total ban on trucks beneath the Napier Street bridge following another dangerous bridge strike. Morning peak traffic ground to a…
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From the Hand and the heart
Society’s relationship with the imaginary and ideal is the inspiration for the first solo exhibition by emerging West Footscray artist Renee Karacsay. Her exhibition brings…
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Fight to save Altona’s kinders
Parents have urged Hobsons Bay council not to sacrifice two small Altona kindergartens for a new “Bunnings-type” hub at a protest on Friday. The council’s…
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VU responds to report into university sexual assaults
Almost half of all Victoria University students who responded to a survey reported being harassed last year, with a quarter reporting incidents taking place either…
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Tours of ‘real Williamstown’ by once homeless guides
A social enterprise is running its first walking tour of the “real Williamstown” this month, where the guides are people who were once homeless. Williamstown…
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West Gate Tunnel Project a blight: PIA
The West Gate Tunnel Project is at odds with current urban planning and will be a “blight” on the area, according to the peak planning…
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VCAT critical of Footscray site “underdevelopment”
The state’s planning tribunal has sent a development back to the drawing board for being an “underdevelopment” of a prime Footscray site. Star Weekly last…
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IN FOCUS: Legendary food at a landmark pub
If kicking back in a comfy armchair before an open fire, a $10 espresso martini in hand or $12 jug of James Squire beer on…
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Traffic chaos as Napier Bridge struck yet again
Traffic ground to a halt in Footscray this morning as another container truck smashed into the notorious Napier Street bridge underpass. Peak-hour traffic came to…
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IN FOCUS: Easy living at Wyndham Grange
RCA Villages managing director Andrew Philips has no doubt Wyndham Grange Village in Tarneit provides the best value resort-style retirement living close to Melbourne.
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IN FOCUS: Immerse yourself in western wonders
A new community festival will be born in Melbourne’s west next month to showcase art that will “envelope and transform”.
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IN FOCUS: Thanking the community for 25 years
As Kyle Briggs reflects on the past 25 years’ ownership of Plum Heating & Cooling, he thinks mainly about how much he wants to thank…
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