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Furore forces scrapping of West Footscray halfway home
A community backlash has forced the scrapping of a West Footscray development proposed by a man with an extensive criminal history. Helmut Kirsch had lodged…
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Witches weave colourful message in new art lesson book
Witches and wizards whipped up a colourful Halloween welcome to a Yarraville school on Monday for the launch of a new book. Wembley Primary School…
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Sex predator assaulted young Braybrook brothers
A serial child-sex predator has received a suspended jail term after pleading guilty to the sexual abuse of two Braybrook brothers. Bryan Reed, 86,…
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Greens make history in Hobsons Bay
An ex-army helicopter pilot who works in planning for footpaths and roads has become the first Greens endorsed candidate elected to Hobsons Bay council. Jonathon…
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There’s wisdom out west at think fest
A festival of philosophy and culture featuring more than 40 workshops, tours, classes and special events across Melbourne’s inner west will start rolling this Sunday.…
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New council faces, and old, vow to stay true
Maribyrnong’s newly elected councillors have vowed to work together to improve the council’s standing in the community. Independents Gina Huynh and Mia McGregor, Simon Crawford…
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Australia’s first Jamaican Music and Food Festival in Williamstown
Australia’s first Jamaican music and food festival will be held this Sunday at the Seaworks maritime precinct in Williamstown. Festival founder DJ Stick Mareebo (pictured)…
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VU ticket holder Wal Hopkins all class
A proud member of the legendary ‘Class of 1938’ will be one of the guests of honour at Victoria University’s upcoming Reunion Day. Wal Hopkins,…
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Altona residents teed off over Kooringal Golf Club plans
Residents in a quiet pocket of Altona next to Kooringal golf course are concerned at the club’s plans for a golf-cart shed which they say…
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Army Black Hawk choppers to fill the sky
Black Hawk helicopters will be doing high-speed runs close to rooftops this week as part of the army’s urban counter-terrorism training. The Australian Defence Force…
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Call to let the dogs run free in Newport
A Newport woman has started a Change petition to make Market Street Reserve an off-lead dog area after being fined $233 for not restraining her…
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Floyd’s Patch gardeners welcome visitors
Floyd Lodge community garden at Williamstown will be open to the public for one day in November to show people how things have grown this…
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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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