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‘Crush all hoons’ cars’, says Hume councillor
Anyone caught doing burnouts or engaging in hoon behaviour should have their car impounded and sold for charity or crushed, a Hume councillor believes. Speaking…
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Council distances itself from stink source
Hobsons Bay council says it doesn’t believe seaweed from shoreline it manages caused an odour across Melbourne’s west. The EPA’s pollution hotline received about 400…
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Meth dealer loses bid to keep home
An Altona Meadows man jailed for importing more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamine has lost a bid to stop police from confiscating his house. Dock…
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Trio honoured on Long Tan anniversary
Vietnam veterans from Melbourne’s west are reaching out to the friends and family of three soldiers, inviting them to attend a graveside vigil next month…
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VICSWIM makes 40th birthday splash at MAC
Victoria’s largest community-based learn-to- swim program has celebrated its 40th birthday in Maribyrnong. Sports Minister John Eren and Maribyrnong mayor Cameron McDonald were among special…
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Maribyrnong detention centre staff most forceful
Almost 1000 “use of force” incidents were recorded at Maribyrnong immigration detention centre in the 12 months to July last year. Data shows guards…
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Backyard fish revolution in Altona
From little things, big things grow. Peter Weaver has a partially buried 1000-litre water tank full of fish, topped with a 250-litre grow-bed for vegetables.…
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East meets West in the heart of Footscray
Footscray’s biggest street festival returns on Sunday in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival will bring the…
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Plans lodged for 10-storey Spotswood apartments
Plans have been lodged for the biggest residential and retail development in Spotswood’s history. Consulting firm Urbis has lodged an application with Hobsons Bay council…
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Police race attack claim dismissed
An African-Australian filmmaker who accused police of victimising him has failed to prove his claims at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Representing himself at the…
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More than 300 extra classes needed in inner west
More than 300 extra classrooms may be needed in the inner west within a decade because of growth pressures caused by a baby boom and…
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Postcode 3011 is something to sing about
When singer and songwriter Mezz Coleman moved to Footscray aged 19, she had no idea what to expect. Twelve years on she can’t imagine living…
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Refugee advocate is Maribyrnong Citizen of the Year
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre founder Kon Karapanagiotidis is Maribyrnong’s citizen of the year. He was among 10 people recognised in Tuesday’s Maribyrnong Civic Awards. Mayor…
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Nancy Winder receives Hobsons Bay’s top honour
Long-time Altona resident Nancy Winder has volunteered for “every darned thing in Altona”. The 81-year-old, who could be described as Altona’s ultimate volunteer, was named…
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Williamstown race caller receives OAM
Williamstown’s Greg Miles, who has called more Melbourne Cup races than anyone, has been recognised in Australia Day honours with an OAM for service to…
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