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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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Police officer hit during Newport arrest
A police officer was taken to hospital after being hit in the face in Newport on Friday. Victoria Police spokesman Paul Turner said the officer…
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Ziad Haddara loses bid to have sentence reduced
A member of a western suburbs crime family has lost a bid to have his two-year jail term for “ice” trafficking reduced. Ziad Haddara lodged…
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Police released images of two men after Yarraville theft
Police have released images of two men they want to speak with after cards from a stolen wallet were used in Yarraville, Spotswood and Williamstown.…
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Bank of Melbourne sign calls homeless person “inconsiderate”
A bank has come under fire over a sign placed in the window of its Footscray branch criticising an “inconsiderate person” using the area as…
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Plans lodged for five-story Williamstown RSL development
Builder Grocon has lodged an application with Hobsons Bay council for a five-storey development on the site of the Williamstown RSL club and an adjoining…
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Maribyrnong tackles problem gambling
Maribyrnong council has adopted a new policy aimed at tackling the harmful effects of gambling. It will oppose any increase in the municipal cap of…
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Plans for a new new aeroplane themed playground in Braybrook
Hopes are soaring for a new aeroplane themed playground to put Braybrook on the map. A draft design has been revealed for the Lance Reichstein…
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Seven-story tower planned for Footscray Park edge
A seven-storey apartment block may go up on the edge of Footscray Park after Maribyrnong council unsuccessfully fought to claim the land as its own.…
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Carnival’s over: Big West Festival board stands firm
The Big West Festival board has fended off a community backlash over its decision to wind up the festival by arguing it has done…
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Newport’s Australian Islamic Centre to be available for Open House Melbourne
It’s still under construction but the Australian Islamic Centre in Newport will be available to the public for this month’s Open House Melbourne Weekend. Designed…
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Ice use has rocketed in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong
Ice use, unheard of 10 years ago, has rocketed in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, with almost 200 offenders detected in 2016. Crime Statistics Agency (CSA)…
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New language no trouble to P-9s
Meet some of the state’s best young Indonesian speakers. These eight Point Cook P-9 College students (right) are all smiles after stellar performances at the…
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