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Grassfire in Altona North
Peak hour traffic has been affected by a grassfire which has jumped the Princes Freeway at Altona North. The fire started in the Laverton North Grasslands…
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Beaches cop dirty outflow
Beachgoers are being urged not to swim near stormwater drains, even if it’s a beautiful day, after three western suburbs beaches recorded faecal pollution. Werribee…
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Teardrop caravan theft puts brake on family holiday
A Seddon family’s new year travel plans have been marred by the theft of their beloved hand-built caravan on Boxing Day. Andrew Steward said the…
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Dogs breakfast and microchipping day in Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay’s annual dogs breakfast and microchipping day will be held at Altona’s Apex Park on Saturday. The council is offering $25 microchipping and free…
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East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival in Footscray
Footscray’s biggest street festival returns on Sunday to ring in the lunar new year. The East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival, a celebration of…
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Wominjeka Festival of first people returns to Footscray
Wominjeka Festival returns to Footscray on Saturday, featuring some of Australia’s finest Indigenous talent. The festival, which runs until January 21 at Footscray Community Arts…
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A right royal reward
A Williamstown couple has been honoured by royalty for their contribution to the work of the Royal Life Saving Society. Jim and Barbara Morgan met…
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Australia Day in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Australia Day in Altona starts off with a bang as Altona Village Traders Association celebrates a special 10-year anniversary. President Kim Walsh said this year’s…
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Walkers warned of ‘menacing’ trail bike riders in Altona Meadows
Police are using trail bike patrols to try to catch two illegal riders who tried to run over a walker at Altona Meadows. Sergeant Stephen…
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Footscray’s 8bit attacked again amid ‘hipster’ fears
People are rallying to support Footscray’s 8bit burger restaurant after its windows were smashed for the second time in a week in what some have…
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My Place: Maurie Tanian
Lions Club of Altona past president Maurie Tanian is gearing up for a big Australia Day Breakfast. The Williamstown resident speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. …
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Next gig: Opera de Lyon
Williamstown opera singer Brenton Spiteri will depart for France this week to work with Opera de Lyon, the nation’s second-largest opera company. The 28-year-old tenor…
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Midsumma sport the key to town
A Melbourne Renegades Pride Harmony Day featuring family-friendly cricket that promotes inclusion will be held in Altona as part of GOWEST events for the Midsumma…
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Footscray film-maker wins Sundance fellowship
A Footscray film-maker is on the path to producing her first feature-length film after being awarded a prestigious fellowship. Amie Batalibasi is the 2017 recipient…
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Altona beach thugs on notice
Police have vowed to crack down on trouble-makers at Altona beach after a pizza maker was attacked and brawls erupted over two warm nights last…
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