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Western Distributor long tunnel given the green light
The state government has headed off a clash with Maribyrnong council and Yarraville residents by announcing three-kilometre twin tunnels beneath Yarraville to connect directly with…
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Anger as Big West Festival axed
The western suburbs arts community has slammed a decision to shut down the successful Big West Festival. Arts workers and community members have reacted angrily…
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Woman’s body found in Altona
The discovery of a woman’s body at Altona beach this morning is not being treated as suspicious, police say. The partially burnt body was found…
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Western Distributor design features long tunnel
The state government has headed off a clash with councils and residents by announcing a three-kilometre twin tunnel to be built beneath Yarraville will connect…
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Towers on horizon for Footscray skyline
A cluster of more than 900 apartments spread across six towers soaring up to 24 storeys high will be added to the Footscray skyline in…
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Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub
A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located indoor…
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Mind in the Dark aims to end mental illness stigma
A team of women in Melbourne’s west is tackling the stigma of mental illness. The Mind in the Dark campaign aims to change negative perceptions…
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‘Living well with diabetes’ forum at Williamstown town hall
People in their 20s and 30s are now getting so-called ‘maturity onset diabetes’, an Altona North GP will tell a forum in Williamstown on Saturday.…
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Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity
The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva…
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Aboriginal culture celebrated for NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week was launched in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong on Monday with traditional flag-raising and smoking ceremonies. Maribyrnong council flew the Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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Teen charged following weekend western suburbs assault
UPDATE: A 17-year-old has been charged and will appear at court following a number of armed robberies and a serious assault in the western suburbs…
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Woman was trapped in her car by flood water at Altona Meadows
Hobsons Bay SES is warning people not to drive through floodwater after a woman was trapped in her car at Altona Meadows on Wednesday morning.…
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Rate rises a matter of valuation in Hobsons Bay
Victoria’s top body for councils has criticised the state government for letting property owners think their rates will not rise more than 2.5 per cent.…
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Search for missing Taylors Lakes business owner enters fifth day
The daughter of a missing Taylors Lakes business owner has made an emotional plea for help to find her mother. Karen Ristevski, 47, who owns…
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Labor MPs retain western seats in election
Incumbent Labor MPs appear to have held onto the safe western suburbs seats of Maribyrnong, Gellibrand and Lalor in the 2016 federal election. Labor leader…
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