News
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Property markets booming in some northern suburbs
A clutch of suburbs in Melbourne’s outer north has witnessed growth of up to 17 per cent in property prices over the past year. Australian…
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Moorabool nurses set sights high
Three Moorabool maternal and child health nurses have recently qualified as internationally recognised lactation consultants. With funding from the Macedon Ranges and North Western Melbourne…
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A welcome mosaic project in Darley
The entrance to Darley Neighbourhood House will get a bright new facelift. As part of Moorabool council’s community arts grants, the neighbourhood house’s mosaics group…
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Council to revisit Yarraville paid parking next week
A move to halt paid parking in Yarraville until February will be debated at a special meeting of Maribyrnong Council that has been called for…
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Footscray pupils banned from ‘asbestos-riddled’ oval
Parents are demanding a clean-up of Footscray Primary School’s asbestos-riddled oval after it was closed down by the principal over safety fears. Footscray primary school…
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Raising a cup to end violence against women
Hobsons Bay council is running a coffee cup campaign, collecting disposable nappies and hosting a discussion session as part of the global 16 Days of…
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Drone over Altona home raises privacy concerns
An Altona resident has complained to Hobsons Bay council about a drone – a remote-controlled aircraft with GPS and camera – over their backyard. Cr…
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Council’s kinder reprieve ‘satisfies’ stakeholders
Parents, staff and residents opposed to the proposed closure of three Altona kindergartens say they are “satisfied” after Hobsons Bay council agreed to consult the…
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Police build on ties with Footscray community
Police have been hammering home their community building credentials in a bid to improve safety in Footscray. A police-led project to build a new wall…
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Yarraville Community Centre marks 40 years
Residents young, old and in-between joined in the fun last Thursday to help Yarraville Community Centre celebrate 40 years in the community. Youngsters, including Jessica,…
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Altona gold medallist lobbies for deaf athletes
Altona’s Shane Crick, who recently won a gold medal as part of the Australian men’s deaf basketball team, is lobbying for more support to enable…
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Couples flout Williamstown gardens wedding fee
Hobsons Bay council is holding a meeting with celebrants in a bid to stop couples holding weddings without a permit in the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.…
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Memorial for ‘local hero’ Roger Bertocci
A memorial for slain Altona North resident Roger Bertocci will be installed at a park near his family home. Mr Bertocci, 46, was fatally stabbed…
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Bleak Christmas for Williamstown’s shipbuilders
Seaholme’s Joe Tanti will finish up at Williamstown’s shipyard next week. But he fears more for the impact on other Hobsons Bay’s businesses than he…
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Parents fight Maribyrnong Occasional Care closure
Angry parents are waging a last-ditch campaign against the snap closure of Maribyrnong Community Centre Occasional Childcare. Maribyrnong council told parents by letter last week…















