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Thunderstorm asthma crisis stretches hospitals
An unprecedented influx of patients stretched inner-west hospitals to breaking point last week as thunderstorm asthma victims inundated emergency departments. More than 1200 patients passed…
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Women left homeless find new hope in Footscray
Women who are left homeless by family violence or mental illness have been thrown a lifeline in Footscray with the opening of McAuley House. McAuley…
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Festive season in full swing across Maribyrnong
The festive season is in full swing with events for all ages being celebrated across Maribyrnong. One of the highlights, Yarraville carols in the garden,…
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Big ideas on art for a little audience
Art for the young and young at heart has found a new home in Footscray. A new gallery – called ‘little … No BIG’ –…
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Online tool highlights inner-west health plight
A new online tool paints a troubling picture of the health issues in Melbourne’s inner-west. Australia’s Health Tracker by Area, developed by Victoria University in…
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Williamstown RSL Club to close
UPDATE: Williamstown RSL Club will close on January 3, the RSL state president said on Wednesday. Major General David McLachlan said staff would be told…
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Chinese developer pays $172 million for former Bradmill site
The stalled redevelopment of prime Yarraville land may be back on track with a Chinese developer behind a $172 million deal for the former Bradmill…
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See Santa … every Friday!
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s been naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to Werribee … every…
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Wyndham residents too scared to walk at night
A majority of Wyndham residents don’t feel safe walking around the streets at night. Data from the most recent VicHealth Survey reveals that during the…
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Storm lands boys in troubled waters
Williamstown lifesavers and a boy they rescued have reunited to warn others of the dangers of fast-changing weather conditions when swimming at the beach. It…
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My Place: Rosa McKenna
Rosa McKenna loves Spotswood, or ‘Spotty’ as it is affectionately called by locals. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?…
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New cohealth clinic a win for health in Footscray
Health services in the inner-west have received a welcome boost with the opening of cohealth’s new health centre in Footscray. Health Minister Jill Hennessy joined…
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Green light for soccer facility at Mosaic Reserve
A state-of the art soccer facility will be built in Lalor thanks to a state government grant. Last week, the government announced that Whittlesea…
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Sadness over Altona kindergartens closing
Altona West Kindergarten will close five days before Christmas, with two more Altona kindergartens earmarked for closure when a $6.9 million early-years hub is built. Altona…
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Williamstown in the swim
Woman of steel, Williamstown’s Zoe Ferguson is bay-bound. She and family members are among the throng signed up for Victoria’s peak open-water swimming event to…
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