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Colin Palmer farewelled
Hundreds turned out to farewell the former convenor of the Hobsons Bay Residents Association, Colin Palmer, at Altona Memorial Park on Friday. Mr Palmer died…
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Paramedics pinpoint danger zones
Paramedics have identified more than 50 no-go zones in 16 suburbs in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong where they have been attacked. They have warned colleagues…
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King honours scouts at Williamstown
The King of Sweden dined in Williamstown on Friday, as part of his visit to Melbourne. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden dined with 31…
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Crime stats reveal tale of two cities
A surge in drug and theft offences has fuelled a 6.4 per cent rise in crime in Maribyrnong in 2015 compared to the previous year.…
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Heavily-armed police descend on car in Altona
EXCLUSIVE A Laverton man was arrested after the Special Operations Group swooped on an allegedly stolen car in Altona on Wednesday night. Shopkeepers reported police…
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Seaholme Primary’s circle of friends grows
The Seaholme Primary School community experienced some Japanese traditions recently when visiting students from Nagoya Women’s University stayed with local host families. Fifty-one university students…
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Minister praises The Idea Collective
Small Business Minister Philip Dalidakis has praised a Footscray co-working community during a recent visit. Mr Dalidakis met the people behind The Idea Collective, a…
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Thrills and spills at speedway reunion
Relive the thrills and spills of yesteryear when the Tracey’s Speedway Maribyrnong reunion is held next month. The family fun day at Maribyrnong Reserve will…
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Sea Scouts learn self defence against bullying
The cub leader of the 4th Williamstown Sea Scouts held a karate course for his pack’s members last Thursday, in the hope they will develop…
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Liquor licence for vacant Williamstown library cafe
Hobsons Bay council has approved a liquor licence for the Williamstown library cafe in a bid to find a new operator. The cafe has been…
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Hobsons Bay fourth for petrol drive offs
Police are being urged to investigate petrol drive-offs instead of treating them as civil matters, as a parliamentary inquiry shows Hobsons Bay had the fourth…
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Pet rescue day at West Footscray
Furry friends are being invited to flock to West Footscray this weekend for the Lucky Pet pet rescue day. Lucky Pet store owner Jo Vraca…
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Award-winning teen sticks to her goals
This Truganina teen can take a hit with the best of them. As a goalkeeper for Altona Hockey Club, Elizabeth Howell is very familiar with…
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Victoria Uni donates furniture to Fiji
Victims of Fiji’s tropical cyclone Winston are receiving an unexpected helping hand in the form of furniture thanks to a student accommodation complex opening in…
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Crossing needed before luck runs out
An Altona Meadows resident is calling for pedestrian crossings at a major intersection before someone is hurt or killed. Brett Sause says he walks to…
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