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Four new councillors in Maribyrnong shake-up
Maribyrnong voters have elected four new faces to council, including one former councillor, with the surprise exit of council stalwart Michael Clarke. Despite a highly…
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Solo flying boat trip lands Williamstown man Adventurer of the Year honour
Completing the first ever circumnavigation of the world by flying boat has earned a Williamstown man the accolade of ‘Adventurer of the Year’. Michael Smith,…
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Footscray flick Pawno takes out top film honours
A film shot in Footscray has taken out top honours in a prestigious international screen competition. Pawno, written and produced by Kingsville resident Damian Hill,…
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Kids ‘at risk’ as Link closure looms
Welfare groups have expressed alarm at the impending closure of an alternative education centre at Laverton. The Link Centre helps some of the most at-risk…
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Highpoint shopping centre expansion in pipeline
Plans are in the pipeline for a massive expansion that would make Highpoint the nation’s second-largest shopping centre. A recent briefing to investors by centre…
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Council backs down on $440 fee for homeless woman
Maribyrnong council has reversed a decision to charge a homeless woman more than $400 to retrieve her belongings. The woman had been camping in Footscray’s…
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Jim Johnson relives glory of Melbourne Cup wins
Three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Johnson relived the glory of riding home Rain Lover in back-to-back cup wins during a talk in Kingsville last…
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Footscray lights up with new Night Market
Footscray twilights will be extra bright in November with the launch of a new night market. The Footscray Station forecourt will be transformed into a…
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Setting Sun Short Film Festival to rise again
The west’s biggest short-film festival will rise again next year as the Setting Sun Short Film Festival returns to Yarraville. The Sun Theatre will host…
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Anglers wet line in annual Melbourne Cup Snapper Challenge
Anglers of all ages are hoping to bag the big one when the Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club holds its Melbourne Cup Snapper…
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Diversity hero Monica Forson wins multicultural award
A young leader from Footscray has been hailed as a ‘diversity hero’ in Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Monica Forson was recognised in a recent…
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Heavy trucks banned from West Gate Bridge
A total ban on heavy freight trucks crossing the West Gate Bridge from next week will push more of the “monster trucks” on to residential…
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Westgate Punt doubles capacity
The Westgate Punt, which ferries cyclists and foot passengers from Spotswood to Port Melbourne every day, will get a bigger vessel – nearly doubling capacity…
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Hobsons Bay Community Fund giving grassroots support
The Hobsons Bay Community Fund is helping asylum seekers stay warm and empowering women against family violence, with nearly $40,000 awarded to 13 grassroots organisations…
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Dog killed by snake attack at popular Newport park
A devastated dog owner is warning of the danger of snakes after her young dog was killed while playing at a popular Newport park. Williamstown…
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