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Western Bulldogs welcome newly arrived migrants to the west
Newly arrived migrants have been getting a kick out of their time in the west thanks to the Western Bulldogs. The 10th annual CALDplay Football…
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Candlelight vigil reclaims Footscray Park from violence
A candlelight vigil has been held to reclaim Footscray Park from gangs of violent thugs who have been preying on men after dark. Star Weekly…
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Parking fine blitz claims: ‘Book anything and everything’
Hobsons Bay council has rejected claims that parking officers have been told to increase the number of fines issued in order to meet a set…
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Police collar alleged Footscray flasher
Police have arrested a Footscray man who allegedly indecently exposed himself to a child and her mother in Footscray earlier this month. It is alleged…
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Road blitz nabs pedal pushers
Speedsters and others drivers flouting the road rules copped the wrath of the law on Hume and Macedon Ranges roads during a recent police blitz.…
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Planned burn-offs ready to fire
If you see a lot of smoke around Little River early next month, don’t be alarmed. Wyndham council’s controlled burn program is starting on April…
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Race to the Finnish line
Altona will see possibly the largest gathering of Finnish people in Australia after being selected to host the Finnish Festival at Easter. Finland’s ambassador Lars…
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Obituary: Douglas Lindsay
Former Williamstown mayor and Rotarian Douglas Lindsay has been remembered as a gregarious community-minded man who drew people to him. A service for Mr Lindsay,…
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Robber chooses church over ‘ice’
An “ice-addicted robber” has been praised for turning his life around by becoming part of a church ministry and signing up for residential drug rehabilitation.…
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The force is strong at Scienceworks
Scienceworks at Spotswood has unveiled plans to attract more adults in future as it this week celebrates its 25th anniversary. Manager Nurin Veis said the…
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A fitting farewell to a well-travelled Gypsy
When Footscray’s Donna Lee was looking to give her daughter Georgia Rose an experience to remember, little did she know their road-trip would turn into…
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Photography is a bloomin’ good hobby
A year ago, Victoria Butera didn’t know much about photography. But after just 12 months being behind the lens, the 13-year-old is making a name…
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Maribyrnong officers back Launch Housing project
Maribyrnong Council officers are backing a not-for-profit agency’s plans for a housing project aimed at tackling homelessness in Melbourne’s west. Launch Housing applied late last year to…
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Frankly, Scarlett, I do give a damn
A cat has been covered in pink spray paint in a bewildering animal cruelty case in Williamstown on Thursday. Owner Phil Burgoine said he was puzzled by…
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Police issue alert for Footscray flasher
Police are looking for a man who indecently exposed himself in front of a child and her mother in Footscray earlier this month. Maribyrnong Crime Investigation…
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