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Anti-bullying protest leads to delegates’ dismissal

Transport giant Linfox has stood down two union delegates who spoke out about alleged workplace bullying at Truganina. More than 100 workers protested outside the...

Big Labor role for new Lalor MP Joanne Ryan

New federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan has been named opposition deputy whip and deputy chair of caucus. Ms Ryan said the positions would allow her...

Family pleas for return of beloved staffie Ellie

A Laverton family is clinging on to the hope that their beloved dog, missing since August, will return home. Jess Michallef and her daughters Shayla,...

Trucks fight: Maribyrnong council to push for ban

Maribyrnong Council is demanding an unprecedented ban on all large trucks on local roads after recent inspections revealing a high proportion of trucks are...

Trucks fight: Maribyrnong council to push for ban

Maribyrnong Council is demanding an unprecedented ban on all large trucks on local roads after recent inspections revealing a high proportion of trucks are...

Boat tragedy prompts plea from Eritrean community

As Melbourne’s Eritrean community planned a Saturday memorial service for up to 360 asylum seekers who died when their boat sunk near Lampedusa on...

Let us work, plead Iranian bridging visa holders

Two Iranian asylum seekers who fled to Australia via Indonesia are pleading to be allowed to work instead of living on federal government and...

Toyota Altona cuts 100 jobs at manufacturing plant

Up to 100 jobs will go from Toyota’s Altona manufacturing plant, it was announced yesterday. The car manufacturer, which employs 2500, blamed the voluntary redundancies...

Bans hit as council workers fight for fair deal

Maribyrnong council workers have launched industrial action following a breakdown in negotiations with management over a new workplace agreement. Workers claim their fight for a...

Health network to tackle worsening drug issues

A growing ‘ice’ problem gripping the western suburbs has prompted warnings of an epidemic by drug and alcohol experts. Ambulance call-outs for crystal methamphetamine across...

Footscray dog’s death prompts poison fears

A Footscray resident who believes her family’s pet dog was deliberately killed is warning pet owners to take extra care when walking their pets. Sonia...

‘Unconscionable’ in Footscray market dealings

The state government has been found to be “unconscionable” in its dealings with fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers and growers as they negotiate their...

Kids get on board in bid for Yarraville high school

A giant board game unveiled on Monday is the latest volley in the fight for a local high school in the Yarraville area. Scores of...

Lights, camera … win for Footscray City College

A documentary exploring the lives of Sea Shepherd volunteers fighting to stop whaling in the Southern Ocean has won a film festival award. Footscray City...

Lights, camera … win for Footscray City College

A documentary exploring the lives of Sea Shepherd volunteers fighting to stop whaling in the Southern Ocean has won a film festival award. Footscray City...

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Bulldogs doco to be followed by Swans story

The director of a documentary about how the Footscray Football Club fought off attempts to merge it with Fitzroy in 1989, says he wants...