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Crime jumps 18% in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong’s crime rate has surged by almost 18 per cent – the biggest increase in five years. The number of offences recorded by police rose…
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Call to rename Surf Street in honour of Western Bulldogs’ Charlie Sutton
The family of football legend Charlie Sutton say they are honoured at a suggestion from the community to rename Seaholme’s Surf Street to Sutton Street…
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Grass stolen at Cherry Lake
Seaholme and Altona residents have been upset by green-fingered thieves literally taking over their turf. A Seaholme resident said she was walking around Cherry Lake…
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Ice importer has Altona Meadows house seized
An Altona Meadows man jailed for importing more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamines has lost an appeal to stop the confiscation of his home by…
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‘Legend’ status for Djerriwarrh Community and Education
A Melton community service has been recognised for its legendary commitment to engaging and educating local residents. Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services were awarded the…
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Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he happily…
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Artists win $10,000 documenting ancient Maltese art
An ancient Maltese tradition practiced deep in the heart of St Albans has won two artists $10,000 in The Substation’s contemporary art prize. Sonia Leber…
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Geoffrey Ricardo to create a strange trail along Kororoit Creek
Renowned Brooklyn artist Geoffrey Ricardo has been awarded a $330,000 commission for public art works along the Kororoit Creek shared trail at Altona North. His…
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Seabrook Primary celebrates Italian Week
Seabrook Primary School pupils last week donned the green, white and red to celebrate all things Italian. Children dressed in the Italian tricolour or as…
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Kids lap up swimming lessons
About 40 children from Altona North Primary School are taking part in Life Saving Victoria’s multicultural learn-to-swim program. Hobsons Bay council has awarded LSV a…
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Leap of faith in Footscray for Fringe Festival
A group of performers is taking a leap of faith in Footscray with a new production for the Fringe Festival. Echo Collective’s Leap, directed by…
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Candidates throw hat in Maribyrnong Council election ring
Yarraville ward has attracted the largest field of candidates vying for votes in next month’s Maribyrnong council elections. Twenty-five people have nominated for one of…
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Buzz building around Western Bulldogs ahead of GWS clash
The buzz building around the “Sons of the West” is reaching fever pitch as the Western Bulldogs roar to within one match of the AFL…
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Helping hand for business ideas at The Hanger
Small businesses and start-ups in the west have a new place to turn to add some spark to their strategy. Victoria University has launched The…
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Footscray Saigon Welcome Arch recognises Vietnamese
The completion of Footscray’s Saigon Welcome Arch marks the end of a journey more than 20 years long. The $1 million arch, at the southern…
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