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VCAT rejects Newport childcare centre near fuel terminal
The state’s planning tribunal has expressed surprise at the lack of Victorian guidelines as it refused a permit to build a Newport childcare centre near a…
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Backing businesses with big ideas for sustainability
Small businesses with big ideas for sustainability and wellbeing are being backed by a new $13 million fund launched in Footscray. Impact Investment Group’s Giant…
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Albanian festival finds a new home in Yarraville
Australia’s largest celebration of Albanian culture has a new home in Yarraville. After 25 years in Footscray Park, the colourful Albanian Community Festival will be…
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Hit-run accused denied bail by court
A cyclist was wearing high-visibility clothing and riding in a bike lane in West Footscray when he was hit and killed by a driver who…
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Braybrook man jailed over 80kg cannabis bust
A Braybrook man has been sentenced to 23 months in jail after being caught with almost 80 kilograms of cannabis. Appearing in the County Court…
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Man wanted over attack on West Footscray postman
Police have released a facial composite image of a man wanted over the bashing robbery of a postman in West Footscray. The postman was delivering…
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A tea with high purpose
Fancy a cuppa? Or some freshly baked goods? Community Care World Mission will be hosting a high tea Christmas fundraiser for anyone wanting to taste…
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Christmas joy in the details
When it comes to Christmas, Altona couple Jillian and Joe Inguanez pay attention to detail. Their Christmas display at 2 Greeney Street this year includes…
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Sensory adventure awaits in Christmas Wunderland
A sensory adventure awaits the young and young at heart at Highpoint shopping centre as part of a Christmas Wunderland. Quirky sights, sounds and smells…
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Maribyrnong to gain new ambulance ‘super response centre’
Faster response times to medical emergencies are expected in Maribyrnong following construction of a new ambulance ‘super response centre’. A new 24-hour paramedic team, featuring…
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Nicholson Street in the spotlight now
The untold stories of an eclectic Footscray street are being unearthed through a creative writing project. Nicholson Street Now, a website created by Victoria University…
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Reko Rennie to jointly judge Footscray Art Prize
A proudly Footscray born-and-bred artist is relishing the chance to help judge the inaugural Footscray Art Prize. The $17,500 prize, launched on Friday night, offers…
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New childcare centre approved on Yarraville petrol station site
A 170-place childcare centre will be built on the site of a Yarraville petrol station, despite concerns about traffic and site contamination. The state’s planning…
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Park hopes dashed as developers nab prime Footscray site
A $60 million apartment building will be built on a slice of Footscray land that residents had hoped would be used as a new park.…
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Footscray resident Celia Tran joint Volunteer of the Year
Celia Tran isn’t quite sure where she finds the time to fit in so much volunteering. But find it she does and her efforts have…
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