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Fight to save Footscray wharf
Campaigners are stepping up the fight to save an iconic wharf on the Maribyrnong River. Henderson House Landing, behind the Footscray Community Arts Centre, has…
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Drug crime shifts away from CCTV view
CCTV cameras installed in 2011 have failed to reduce the sale or use of injecting drugs on Footscray streets, research has found. The study by…
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Time for toys at Maidstone
Families are delving into a new treasure trove of toys at Maidstone Child and Family Centre. Program officer Bec Gelsi said the toy library, officially…
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Senior Mongol accused of intimidating witness
UPDATE A senior member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang is in custody, along with his fiancee and brother, all accused of trying to intimidate…
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Attempted abduction in Laverton
A man has reportedly tried to abduct a young girl off the street near Laverton P-12 College. Police have been told a 12-year-old girl was…
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Hit-run driver snaps power pole at Laverton
Police are hunting the driver of a stolen car who downed a power pole in Melbourne’s west, knocking out power to more than 2000 homes…
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Roger Bertocci’s killer jailed for 21 years
The family of Roger Bertocci – a beloved Altona North family man murdered after he tried to help a pregnant woman being assaulted by her…
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Woman questioned over Calder crash
A Keilor woman has been interviewed by police following the fatal petrol tanker crash in Keilor East on Tuesday morning. The 47-year-old spoke to police yesterday but…
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Blackhawks down low over inner west
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents have been advised not to be alarmed by army helicopters flying low over their homes. Military helicopters have this week…
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Sleeping at the ‘G for homeless youth
Laverton’s Stephanie Hartnup will spend a night sleeping rough at the MCG to raise money for Melbourne City Mission’s support services for homeless youth. The…
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Bulldogs get behind Red Shield Appeal
Bulldogs players Zaine Cordy and Nathan Hrovat are urging footy fans and anyone else who can to get behind The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.…
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Petition demands Footscray Hospital funding
Footscray Hospital supporters are demanding a reversal to the federal government’s multi-billion dollar cuts to public hospitals and health services. An online petition started by…
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Refugee advocates vow to vote against Labor
Western suburbs asylum seeker advocacy groups and sympathetic churches are banding together to send Labor a message ahead of July’s federal election. Williamstown’s Dorothy Page,…
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Thanks paid to MS volunteers
Volunteers who lend support to Multiple Sclerosis Limited have been recognised with a special morning tea as part of National Volunteer Week. The morning tea…
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Councils slam lack of Distributor detail
A $5.5 billion tollway linking Melbourne’s west with the city is being rushed through without adequate detail or consultation, according to Hobsons Bay’s mayor. Cr…
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