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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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Altona kindergarten closures on hold
Two Altona kindergartens have won a reprieve after Hobsons Bay council delayed a decision on their closure. Close to 100 protesters, some holding signs saying…
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Wyndham youths arrested over alleged robbery and assault
Five Wyndham youths were among 10 arrested overnight following an alleged robbery and assault in Southbank. It is believed a 21-year-old Epping man was walking…
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A century of caring
Hobsons Bay council is this month celebrating the centenary of maternal and child health (MCH) services in Victoria. The first baby health centre was opened…
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Sneak ‘peak’ at snow in Williamstown
There will be snow in Williamstown next month when Seaworks is transformed into a winter wonderland. Minnie, age 4, last week got a sneak ‘peak’…
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Call for action after crooks break into Birdcage
An Altona cafe owner is calling for action amid a spate of break-ins at Harrington Square, saying the shopping centre has become a playground for…
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