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Anti-fracking protesters flew kites in Williamstown
Anti-fracking protesters flew kites in Williamstown on Saturday sending a message to the state government by targeting the electorate of Williamstown MP and Resources Minister…
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Six-month wait for youth mental health counselling in Hobsons Bay
Young people in Hobsons Bay are facing an unprecedented six-month wait for free mental health counselling through the council’s youth services. Hobsons Bay’s youth aged…
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Reworked Hillary Clinton mural blacked out
A controversial West Footscray street mural has been blacked out despite Maribyrnong Council insisting the repainted mural was no longer being targeted for removal. Street artist…
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Street artist paints over Hillary Clinton mural after council fine threat
Street artist Lushsux has reacted to the furore over his West Footscray mural of US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a skimpy swimsuit by painting…
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Police hunt for Footscray flasher
Police are seeking help identifying a man who exposed himself and masturbated in front of two teenage girls in Footscray last month. The 13 and…
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Apartment towers and cinema for Footscray Forges site
The heart of Footscray could be transformed under a plan for two towers soaring up to 18 storeys above the site of the old Forges…
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Church considers school appealing Wyndham council’s decision
The group behind a proposed independent Christian primary school at Werribee South has not ruled out appealing Wyndham council’s decision to refuse a permit. Councillors…
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Brooklyn company fined for causing stink
Another Brooklyn company has been caught out creating a stink for nearby residents. Meat processer JBS Australia has been fined more than $7500 by the…
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Williamstown’s city views interrupted by cranes
City views along the Strand at Williamstown and Newport have been disrupted by cranes towering more than 20 storeys high and brought in as part…
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Altona couple lands whopping 150.95-kilogram tuna
An Altona couple has landed a whopping 150.95-kilogram southern bluefin tuna, one of the biggest ever caught off the coast of Portland. Robbie Adamo said…
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Big West board put heat on Maribyrnong Council over festival demise
A push by Maribyrnong council for the Big West Festival to move from a biennial to a yearly event was a key factor in its…
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New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers
Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community. The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public…
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Shock at closure of childcare centre in Footscray
Parents and staff have been stunned by the sudden decision to close a Footscray childcare centre. Parents at Empire Street Early Learning Centre were devastated…
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Historic water fountain to be restored to former glory
A 19th century water fountain at Williamstown Cemetery is to undergo a $450,000 restoration. The refurbishment of the fountain, built in 1892, has been jointly…
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Hoons put Maribyrnong residents on edge
Maribyrnong residents fed up with hooning, crime and anti-social behaviour are calling for help in cleaning up their neighbourhood. Donna Jones was one of three…
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