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Melbourne’s glorious ’ghost signs’
Do you ever see an old faded sign that catches your eye? A new photographic book titled Melbourne Ghost Signs features those signs and other…
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Smells like philosophy
The next rendition of Café Philosophique in Werribee will tackle another of the five senses, and one that is too often neglected. While smell might…
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Volunteer spirit
Last week we celebrated National Volunteer Week, a great time to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community. Events such as these help…
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Six arrested, drugs and firearms seized
Police have arrested six people, including men from Spotswood and Hoppers Crossing, and seized two firearms and approximately $500,000 worth of illegal drugs, during raids…
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Strike to stop bus services
Bus services across Melbourne’s north and west will be disrupted by industrial action tomorrow. More than 800 drivers with bus operators Dysons and CDC will…
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West split on budget
Last week’s state budget has received a mixed reception in the western suburbs, with measures targeting youth crime welcomed, but a lack of investment in…
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Reconciliation week to recongise past, present and future
Hobsons Bay council will reaffirm its commitment to reconciliation with a program of events to mark 2025 National Reconciliation Week from May 27 to June…
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New bridge to bring benefits
After more than six months of construction work and road closures, the new bridge over Kororoit Creek, connecting Altona Road and Racecourse Road, is now…
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Machete sales ban announced
The sale of machetes will be banned in Victoria from Wednesday. The state government announced on Monday, May 26, that the dangerous knives are coming…
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Spotswood Community House comeback
The Williamstown Community and Education Centre (WCEC) is renowned for the help it provides to people in Hobsons Bay and now that help is extending…
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VU offers new research fellowships
Victoria University is aiming to expand its research capacity by launching a new fellowship program. The Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowships are available for researchers…
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Interchange needed
An integrated public transport interchange in Footscray has been put back on the agenda after a motion calling for one received unanimous support at a…
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New Trugo clubrooms for centenary
Ahead of its 100th anniversary next year, the Footscray Trugo Club is getting a new lease on life. A unique game invented at the Newport…
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Altona North unit fire
A unit in Altona North sustained extensive damage in a fire early on the morning of Sunday, May 25. Fire crews arrived at the property…
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Callinan after hall stories
Yarraville based comedian and performer Damian Callinan is coming to the Williamstown Town Hall next month to perform his new show on……the Williamstown Town Hall.…
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