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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…
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Annecto crew wants help to name canoe
Nine men from Yarraville’s Annecto David House want help from the public to name a canoe they have built for display at this week’s Para…
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Yarraville Facebook group denies link with violence
A Facebook group campaigning for an end to paid parking in Yarraville has been accused of inflaming a violent turn to the debate. Maribyrnong councillors…
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Wise up and cover up this summer
Summer is almost here, and residents across the west are being cautioned to slip, slop, slap, slide and seek as the weather heats up.…
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Yarraville paid parking compromise still possible
A compromise that would put a temporary halt to paid parking in Yarraville is likely to be put to the vote at the next Maribyrnong…
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Councillor may resign unless security improved
A Maribyrnong councillor punched at last week’s chaotic council meeting has warned he could quit unless firm steps are taken to ensure safety at future…
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