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West’s legal services bolstered by merger
Community legal services in the western suburbs will reach more vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorians following the amalgamation of three legal centres. Wyndham Legal Services, Footscray…
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VU volunteers get helping across the west
Victoria University students and staff were out in force on Friday, volunteering at community projects across the western suburbs. More than 300 volunteers took part…
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Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance. With pet grooming on the…
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Williamstown Nippers smash records
After smashing 12 state records at the recent Victoria lifesaving junior pool championships, Williamstown’s Nippers are still on a high. Junior activities director Craig Logan…
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$70K winning bid withdrawn at EJ Whitten auction
A man has reneged after bidding a record $70,000 for a restored EJ Holden at the annual EJ Whitten Foundation charity auction. A bidding war…
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Few council childcare workers take outsourced jobs
Only six out of 64 workers have kept their jobs after Hobsons Bay council outsourced the management of two childcare centres. Parents, staff and the…
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Footscray Hospital waiting times below standard
Western Health’s annual report has revealed 34 patients were left waiting in Footscray Hospital’s emergency department for longer than 24 hours during the past year.…
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Altona North boy praised for saving drowning child
An eight-year-old Altona North boy is being praised after using first aid training learnt at school to save a four-year-old boy from drowning. Judd Greenham…
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A first for Hobsons Bay police command
Police Inspector Michelle Young has been appointed as Hobsons Bay’s first female local area commander. Her career with Victoria Police spans more than 30 years,…
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Mayibyrnong councillor demands Geelong mayor resign
A Maribyrnong councillor has called on colourful Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons to resign for wearing a T-shirt at the weekend with a photo of a…
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Action Jaxon takes on Eureka challenge
A 15-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer will face the race of his life when he takes on the 88-storey Eureka Climb next month. Jaxon Urlichs, from…
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Two birds brewing up a good thing
Two women who started Australia’s first female-owned brewery at Spotswood are vying for the title of world’s best ale-makers at Wetherspoon’s international beer festival in…
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Marjorie celebrates Altona PS centenary
Altona’s Marjorie Sculley, 99, will help Altona Primary School celebrate its centenary this month. Ms Sculley – who back then was Marjorie Phair – is…
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Backlash may force Western Distributor rethink
A fierce backlash against a proposed six-lane truck flyover through Yarraville parkland could force Transurban back to the drawing board as fuel terminal operators call…
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Cool kids put best foot forward for climate
Four friends seeking a brighter future for their planet are preparing to take part in this month’s Melbourne Marathon. Seddon’s Mischa Carr, 11, will join…
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