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Laverton’s Link Centre for at-risk kids forced to close
An alternative education centre for at-risk kids at Laverton has been forced to close after the withdrawal of government funding. As reported by Star Weekly…
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From school drop-out to Walt Disney World
A former high school drop-out is enjoying a fairy tale outcome after being selected to be a cook at Walt Disney World in Florida. Amy…
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Dutch treat for Yarraville
A Dutch abstract artist whose work fetches up to $25,000 a piece will base himself in Yarraville. Norway-born Svein Koningen will take up residence at…
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Facelift for Footscray favourites
The iconic former Footscray Town Hall, and the Ercildoune building will both receive major refurbishment works The two historical sites in Napier Street, Footscray –…
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Altona Meadows’ school latches on to novel idea
An Altona Meadows school has opened Hobsons Bay’s smallest library. Queen of Peace Parish Primary School has joined a growing movement, installing a ‘street library’…
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West faces the music
One of the biggest line-ups of jazz will be held in Melbourne’s west next month. Maribyrnong council and Moonee Valley council have partnered with the…
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Last Ward motorcycle in the world back in Williamstown
Historian Leigh Goodall has brought home the last known Ward motorcycle, manufactured in Williamstown 103 years ago. The owner of Williamstown’s Garage Classics museum said…
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Tunnel deadline fury
Inner-west residents are outraged they have been given just 30 working days to respond to a 10,000-page environmental effects statement for the West Gate Tunnel…
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It’s not easy being green
A small frog is causing a big stir in Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong council has removed rubbish bins from several parks in the city in a bid…
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Art prize is in the mail
Pitjantjatjara artist Mumu Mike Williams is the first winner of the Footscray Art Prize. Williams won the $10,000 cash prize for his Postbag Painting, in…
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Lamb raisesthe baaa
Saturday is not your average lamb – she trots around thanks to a cart, sleeps in a “race car” and receives care on call. Or…
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Spotswood developer takes fight to VCAT
The developer behind the plan to build the largest residential development in Spotswood’s history has vowed he will appeal against Hobsons Bay council’s refusal to…
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Wyndham Vale man charged over Altona North shooting
A 53-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been charged in relation to an alleged shooting in Altona North last week. Armed Crime Squad detectives seized a shotgun,…
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Highway patrol hit the streets on bikes
Westgate highway patrol is increasing its use of motorbikes and bicycles in a bid to improve law enforcement. Westgate highway patrol unit commander Jason Templar…
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Williamstown house doubles in price after two years
A house described as the worst house in the best street just two years ago is expected to more than double in price when it…
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