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Tool theft causes builder to shut up shop
A Bacchus Marsh builder, who had tools valued at $3000 stolen from his ute, says his business never recovered from the financial loss of the…
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Altona Meadows transplant recipient on ride for life
Four years ago, Rebecca Berry couldn’t walk a metre without assistance. Next month, the Altona Meadows double lung transplant recipient will cycle 600 kilometres from…
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Councils to abide by rate caps
Inner-west residents will be spared an above-inflation rise in their council rates despite claims that capping increases will rip about $140 million out of Hobsons…
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Brothers charged for Altona terror ‘prank’
Three brothers who staged and filmed hoax attacks on members of the public, including a bomb hoax in Altona, have been charged and put on strict…
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Media star helps raise funds for abuse survivors
Altona resident and The Project co-host Meshel Laurie says crowdfunding to pay for abuse survivors to travel to Rome will also be used to provide…
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Down-to-earth solution to seaweed problem
Altona Community Gardens members have become part of the solution to the suburb’s seaweed problem. Seaholme member Peter Weaver obtained a permit from Hobsons Bay…
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Spotswood Pumping Station open day
Nestled under the West Gate Bridge and behind Scienceworks sits a 19th century industrial relic, its architectural grandeur a seeming contrast with its former purpose.…
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Braybrook walkway sale hits snag
A Braybrook school and its neighbours are tussling over the future of a public walkway. Caroline Chisholm Catholic College says the strip of land at…
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Councillors still split over Yarraville paid parking
Maribyrnong councillors remain at loggerheads over paid parking in Yarraville as losses stemming from the impasse head towards the million-dollar mark. Councillors last Tuesday voted…
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Clock ticking on pet registration
The clock is ticking for inner-west pet owners to re-register their feline friends and canine companions. All dogs and cats must have their registration renewed…
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Apartment boom on Footscray horizon
An apartment boom is on the horizon for Footscray, with 1371 new units approved last year. Footscray unit approvals in 2015 were the highest in…
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Century-old anchor smuggled from Pirates
A 100-year-old anchor has been stolen from outside the Pirates Tavern at Williamstown. The anchor was stolen between 7pm Sunday and 4pm Monday from outside…
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Bond for man who assaulted councillors
A Yarraville man has received a good behaviour bond and been ordered to pay more than $1200 after pleading guilty to assaulting two Maribyrnong councillors…
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Support sought for drug help app
Sunbury community leaders hoping to develop an Australian-first smartphone app to connect ice users with mentors are calling on residents and businesses to help get…
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Armed robber hits Central Square
An armed robber struck twice at Central Square shopping centre in Altona Meadows on Thursday morning. The centre’s owner confirmed the Aldi supermarket and TAB…
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