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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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Candidates line up for Hobsons Bay election
Thirty seven candidates are vying for seven vacancies on Hobsons Bay council in the October postal election. Strand ward has three vacancies and covers Williamstown,…
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Footscray bilingual program spared the axe
The west’s only bilingual school program has been saved after a heartfelt campaign by parents. The Vietnamese language immersion learning program at Footscray Primary School…
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Four months’ jail for historic sex offences
A man who sexually assaulted his biological daughter and stepdaughter over nine years has been jailed for four months. The man, 71, pleaded guilty in…
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Newport Community Hub smashes attendance records
Officially opened at the start of this month, the new $9.3 million Newport Community Hub has smashed library attendance records. On the opening weekend of…
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Awards for Altona’s kitchen angels
The Altona Senior Citizens Club has been recognised for its role in a work-for-the-dole program helping job seekers and older residents. Club president Sue King…
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