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Theft and robbery send crime to five-year high
A spike in robbery and theft offences has driven crime in Maribyrnong to its highest level in five years. Crime Statistics Agency data for 2016, released…
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Bulldogs tragic charts fairy tale win by team of the mighty west
As long-suffering Western Bulldogs fans approached their seventh decade of heartache, a puzzling question niggled away at Kerrie Soraghan. Why did they do it? Raised…
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Report calls for more power to WorkSafe
It’s too late to turn back the clock on residential developments already approved close to dangerous petrochemical plants, but a report commissioned by the state…
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Top offering in Newport
A 22-bedroom Newport property is expected to set a new price record for the suburb. Newport’s oldest building, at 481 Melbourne Road, is currently used…
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My Place: James Henderson
Altona’s James Henderson’s art is heavily influenced by his Finnish background. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I’m…
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Lots of laughs as comedy festival hits Footscray
Comedy festival favourites will be looking for laughs in Footscray this Saturday as part of Comedy Westside. Hosted by Geraldine Quinn at the Saigon Welcome…
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Bulldogs stalwart Susan Alberti celebrated for work in the west
As the Western Bulldogs, defending AFL premiers, count down to Friday night’s season opener against Collingwood, an instrumental figure in the club’s history is being…
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Cycling infrastructure push in wake of Arzu Baglar death
Frustrated cyclists are pushing for more spending on safer infrastructure in the wake of the tragic death of Arzu Baglar. Ms Baglar, 36, died after…
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Hoppers Crossing men denied bail after allegedly mowing down “mates”
A 22-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, who allegedly drove over a friend’s head and shoulders after a brawl at Yarraville, has been denied bail. Magistrate Robert…
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Seddon dancer Alice Dixon rolls into role
Seddon dancer Alice Dixon’s stage career is really on a roll. She is hopping on board this week’s world premiere of Tiny Slopes, by award-winning…
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True grit brings out best
The Laverton Youth Boxing Gym is changing lives – boxer Anthony Buttigieg started training there 13 years ago; this month he won the Commonwealth super…
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A sign of friendship
Friends of Skeleton Creek is urging people to check out new interpretive signs, providing information about the area’s nature, recently installed along the waterway in…
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Excitement in air for West Footscray Festival of Colours
Prepare for plenty of colour in the air and excitement everywhere this Sunday when Barkly Street comes alive with the West Footscray Festival of Colours.…
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Gangs prey on men in homophobic Footscray Park attacks
Police are stepping up patrols in Footscray Park in response to a spate of homophobic attacks. In a series of violent incidents since January, victims…
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Williamstown RSL dawn service a call to arms
People are being urged to show their support for Williamstown RSL by turning up in record numbers for the Anzac Day dawn service. Star Weekly…
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