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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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Police investigate four reports of cats being shot in Altona North
Police are investigating four reports of pet cats being shot in Altona North. As reported by Star Weekly last week, one cat was put down…
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RAAF Laverton to close in 15 years, chief says
Lalor MP Joanne Ryan has urged the federal government to come clean on its plans for the Laverton RAAF base. The call comes following confusion…
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Flood warning for Altona ford
Motorists are being warned not to try to cross Altona ford as Kororoit Creek continues to rise. With the heavy rains, Racecourse Road has flooded and cars…
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Bulldogs pack gather ahead of semi-final showdown with Hawks
Hundreds of Western Bulldogs fans decked out in red, white and blue have swarmed to Whitten Oval to show their support for the team ahead…
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Families miss out on Footscray childcare places
The majority of families hit by the planned closure of a Footscray childcare centre have missed out on places at a nearby centre. Only six of the…
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Dad’s close shave a fundraising win for Womens Hospital
A West Footscray father is celebrating after smashing a fundraising target in his bid to help dads of premature newborns. Radford White was a little…
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Think West brings philosophy to life
A festival focussed on the big questions in life is coming to the west. Think West will feature more than 40 thought-provoking events on philosophy…
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Dismay as Footscray school axes bilingual study
Victoria’s only Vietnamese bilingual school program is set to be axed after Footscray Primary School decided to dump it from its curriculum. But a campaign…
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