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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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MY PLACE: Paola Balla
The generous spirit of the women in her life are a constant source of inspiration for Footscray artist Paola Balla, she tells Benjamin Millar. What…
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Father praised after rescuing son in Spotswood house fire
A father has been praised by firefighters after rescuing his son in a dramatic house fire in Spotswood overnight. The Hudsons Road home became engulfed…
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Two charged following Tarneit carjacking
Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives have charged two teenagers following an alleged carjacking and assault in Tarneit on Tuesday night. A 17-year-old Sunbury boy and…
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Claws out over cat registration fee hike
Maribyrnong cat owners are crying foul at a jump in registration fees of more than 40 per cent. All dogs and cats over the age…
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Staff and supporters protest Victoria University job cuts
More than 100 academic staff will be shed as part of a dramatic shake-up of teaching at Victoria University. Staff, students and supporters staged a…
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Ride to remember cyclist mum Arzu Baglar
Mourners came together on Monday to honour the memory of Melbourne mother Arzu Baglar, killed while cycling in Yarraville on Friday. Ms Baglar, 36, died…
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