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Footscray hate crime part of troubling trend
The victims of a violent assault in Footscray say their incident appears to be part of an alarming upward trend. Three members of the LGBTIQ…
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Crime Stoppers wanted files: Melissa Slattery
Have you seen Melissa Slattery? Police are on the hunt for the 29-year-old, who failed to appear at the Werribee Magistrates Court on August 28, 2015, and…
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New mayor for Hobsons Bay
Sandra Wilson was elected Hobsons Bay mayor on Friday night, with Wetlands ward’s Cr Colleen Gates voted in as her deputy. The pair, who were…
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Puppy tortured, left for dead in Altona Meadows
A puppy was bashed and burned before being dumped in an Altona Meadows park. The eight-week-old kelpie cross was found by a passer-by in a…
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My Place: Jos Van Hulsen
West Footscray sculptor and furniture designer Jos Van Hulsen tells Benjamin Millar he gets a real buzz seeing faces light up as they watch his…
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Footscray’s World War I stories brought to life
Forgotten stories from World War I are coming back to life from the Footscray Historical Society archives. Artists-in-residence Karenne Ann and Tamara Watt have been…
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Footscray City College chalks up 100 years
A century of learning is being celebrated this month as Footscray City College chalks up its 100th anniversary. An art show and cocktail party launched…
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Foodbank puts the chill on hunger
A Yarraville charity has taken the next step towards putting the freeze on hunger. Foodbank Victoria has installed a new $200,000 coolroom that will be…
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Man faces charges over West Footscray car roll
A 42-year-old Footscray man will face court after rolling a car with a child inside in a suburban West Footscray street. Police and emergency services…
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Maribyrnong makers market full of fizz
Big things are brewing at this month’s Maribyrnong Makers Market. More than 80 stallholders will take over two venues on November 19 for 2016’s biggest…
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Man charged following police pursuit
A 26-year-old man has been charged following a police pursuit through the western suburbs today. The charges come following an alleged hit-run collision and car-jacking,…
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Lentil as Anything seeking snapshots
One of Footscray’s most cherished restaurants is launching a photo competition to help it stay afloat. Star Weekly earlier this year reported “pay as you…
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Women’s Circus celebrates 25 magic years
Footscray’s treasured Women’s Circus is chalking up its 25th anniversary with an exhibition and an ambitious take on a literary classic. An ensemble of 30…
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Yarraville Glory celebrates 50 years
Relive the glory days of the past five decades when Yarraville Glory Football Club celebrates its 50 year anniversary this Sunday. The club’s journey kicked…
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Radical shakeup of Footscray education
A new junior high school campus would be created in Seddon and Gilmore College for Girls would become co-ed under a radical shake-up of education…
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