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French celebration marks end of term
It was a sea of baguettes and berets at Wembley Primary School on Friday as a celebration of all things French was held to mark…
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Budget passed but hub could spell end for kinders
Hobsons Bay council has adopted its annual budget, despite concern that allocating $4.59million to build an Altona early years hub will seal the fate of…
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Faith in a galaxy far, far away
A Williamstown church minister who uses Star Wars to preach redemption believes people haven’t lost their religion – but simply that they were “just more…
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Census snapshot: Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong
HOBSONS BAY •Hobsons Bay’s population of 88,778 is made up of 50.9 per cent females and 49.1 per cent males, with a median age of…
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Footy season going to the dogs
While your favourite footy team’s year may be going to the dogs, a Yarraville photographer is looking to give the season back some bark. Belinda…
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Counterfeit notes used at Yarraville bakeries
Police are searching for a man who passed off counterfeit bank notes at two Yarraville bakeries last month. The man entered Bakers Delight on Anderson…
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Gisborne’s water-only school
St Brigid’s Primary School in Gisborne is streaming ahead as the region’s first water-only school. Choosing tap water as the No.1 option for hydration is…
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Laundering lawyer John Anile sentenced to three years jail
A lawyer convicted of laundering money allegedly given to him by a man accused of the notorious Richmond road gang robbery will spend at least…
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Woman killed by truck in West Footscray
A woman has been killed after being hit by a truck in West Footscray. It is believed the woman, who is yet to be identified,…
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My Place: Debbie Vella
Altona Meadows resident and local maternal and child health nurse, Debbie Vella, has seen thousands of children grow. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection…
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Wyndham is pulling a crowd
Wyndham is proving a drawcard for residents in other municipalities and states. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that Wyndham had…
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Weed killer under review after dog’s paws turn blue
Hobsons Bay council has reviewed its use of weed killer after a dog’s paws turned blue in an off-leash dog park in Williamstown. Julie-Anne Williams…
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Asset sale signals shipyard’s end
Victoria’s last shipyard at Williamstown is selling off its plant equipment, sinking all hope that work may start up again. Tiger Asset Group is conducting…
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AC/DC tributes play for Bon Scott’s birthday
The world’s longest-established AC/DC tribute band is playing in Williamstown to mark Bon Scott’s birthday. The late singer would have been 71 on July 9.…
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Hobsons Bay council backs West Gate Tunnel protest
Hobsons Bay council last week voted to help residents campaign against the negative impacts of the West Gate Tunnel project, with one councillor calling it…
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