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Outcry over ‘Mad Max’ truck spikes
The sighting of a ‘Mad Max’-style truck in Footscray has prompted warnings that drivers face serious penalties if caught with dangerous modifications. The truck, bearing…
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Gospel Mission Church celebrates 100 years
A century of service locally and around the world will be celebrated by Williamstown Gospel Mission Church at a thanksgiving service this Sunday. The small…
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Online space for girls to be girls
A desire to create a space for “girls to be girls” has sparked an online project. The Girls Will Be Girls website, co-created by Tennessee…
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Dancing Dog Cafe up for sale
While some thought he was barking up the wrong tree, Ben Coyle has proved the doubters wrong by making his cafe a creative home in…
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Birthday cheer for veteran Bulldogs fan
As the Western Bulldogs enjoy a cracking start to the season, one fan is soaking it up more than most. Western Bulldogs cheer squad member…
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Joan’s Garden unveiled at community event
A garden commemorating Victoria’s first female premier and Williamstown resident Joan Kirner will be opened next month by the Williamstown Community and Education Centre. Joan’s…
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Council conditionally backs Western Distributor
Maribyrnong Council has thrown its conditional support behind the proposed $5.5 billion Western Distributor toll road, provided that parkland in Yarraville is spared and a blanket…
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Altona Meadows residents start crime patrols
Altona Meadows residents fed up with crime are starting to map out hotspots in their suburb and conduct night patrols to deter criminals. Spearheaded by…
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Revolution brewing in the west
A revolution is brewing in Melbourne’s west. As appreciation for micro-brewed craft beer skyrockets, small-scale breweries and brewing teams are popping up right across the…
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Final days for troubled immigration centre
The Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre will be closed within two years and the land sold for development, bringing an end to the controversial centre’s troubled…
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Rainbow flags fly for equality
Flags were flying in colourful solidarity on Monday as communities joined to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT promotes a…
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Training program leaves no youth behind
Young people living in Broadmeadows who have been “left behind” will get more help accessing vocational training and employment as part of a new state…
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Counter terror raid on West Footscray home
The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team raided a West Footscray home on Tuesday as part of an investigation into five men charged over an alleged…
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Fundraiser to take man ‘home’ after train deaths
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help bring the body of a man killed by a train at Altona Meadows on Thursday back…
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Appreciating the fab four’s beat
Beatles fans are being invited to come together for a special presentation in Altona on Monday. John Dawson will host a two-hour session looking at…
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