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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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Altona Meadows Community Centre trashed by vandals
All childcare and school holiday activities at Altona Meadows Community Centre have been cancelled after vandals smashed windows and tried to set the building on…
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Stabbed surgeon Dr Michael Wong warning on hospital security
A neurosurgeon who nearly died in a frenzied stabbing attack at Footscray Hospital says hospital staff are still at risk, with security no better despite…
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The rise of Altona and Melbourne’s bridesmaid bayside suburbs
Unlike our northern neighbour, absolute waterfront property in Melbourne is difficult to find; apply a price limit of less than $2 million and it is…
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Increase in burglary and theft offences in the Macedon Ranges
People are being urged to play it smart and lock their houses, sheds and cars following an increase in burglary and theft offences in the…
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Seaworks maritime precinct receives $3m
Williamstown’s Seaworks maritime precinct has received $3 million state government funding to upgrade the building and facilities. And it has been given a further $170,000 for…
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Ben Willis apologises for violent Facebook post
The Liberal Party candidate for Gellibrand has been forced to apologise just days out from the federal election over a violent post on his Facebook…
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