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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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Man faces court over shooting incidents
A 23-year-old Werribee South man has appeared in court following a Wyndham crime spree and two shootings within 24 hours. Police allege the man fired…
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Yarraville Gardens food truck permits slashed
Food truck operators have blasted a new process that blocks a majority of operators from trading in the popular Yarraville Gardens. Expression of interest (EOI)…
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Assault on councillors prompts security shake-up
Security is likely to be stepped up at Maribyrnong Council following the violent assault of two councillors. Police have charged a 61-year-old Yarraville man over…
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Tropfest finalist heartbroken at festival’s collapse
For Altona Meadows filmmaker Aaron Lester Ellis, a film adventure is going through a nightmare ending. After his seven-minute film, Spill, was shortlisted for Tropfest,…
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A virtual ‘dive’ through a 19th century shipwreck
Two Hobsons Bay residents are using digital technology to recreate one of Victoria’s and the world’s best preserved 19th century shipwrecks. Williamstown historian Lloyd Clearihan…
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Concerns over Footscray African centre’s future
A community leader says any hope for the continuation of a centre “by and for” African-Australians at Footscray will crumble with the departure of one…
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Council abandons ‘inhumane’ rabbit baiting
A controversial method of killing rabbits has been abandoned by Hobsons Bay council. As reported by Star Weekly in March, Altona wildlife rescuer Grace Garbowski…
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Woman arrested for driving into cop
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly driving into a policeman in Maribyrnong on Monday and then driving away from the scene. A police…
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Firefighter remembered as a local hero
Firefighters from across the west recently farewelled one of their own, Newport station leading firefighter Simon Robin, who died from motor neurone disease. He was…
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Yarraville paid-parking survey to reach 10,000
One of the largest surveys ever carried out on paid parking is coming to Melbourne’s inner-west. The survey will be delivered to 10,300 randomly selected…
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