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Oussama’s mission to tackle extremism
An Altona North Muslim man has been appointed to lead a state government advisory group to tackle economic and social factors that could lead to…
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Shoppers call on Highpoint to shut down pet store
Highpoint shopping centre has called in the RSPCA and Maribyrnong council to investigate Top Pets pet store following widespread criticism over in-store conditions and alleged…
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Baby Guerilla’s latest mural highlights uni links
Prolific Footscray artist Baby Guerrilla explores notions of social connection in her latest giant paste-up for Victoria University. VU commissioned the renowned street artist to…
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New Tarneit base for Westgate highway patrol
Highway patrol crews from Footscray and Williamstown police stations will move to Tarneit this week in a combined effort to drive down road trauma across…
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Land sale won’t sink Titanic restaurant
The building housing Williamstown’s iconic Titanic Theatre Restaurant is for sale, but the restaurant will continue to operate until at least 2018. The iconic restaurant’s…
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Williamstown RSL faces battle for survival
Williamstown RSL is likely to be redeveloped into a multi-storey retail and residential development to deal with its multimillion-dollar debt. RSL state president, Major General…
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Greek crisis: Praying for loved ones back home
Members of Hobsons Bay’s Greek Orthodox community are praying for their loved ones affected by the Greek debt crisis. The Greek government has to decide…
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Planning panel supports Highpoint rezoning
An independent planning panel is supporting the development of a new ‘town centre’ near Highpoint, despite ongoing resident protests. As reported by Star Weekly in…
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Filipino activists rally for National Tree Day
Filipino activists will join a local environmental group for a planting event at Newport on National Tree Day. Friends of Greenwich Bay will plant grasses…
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Record attempt for most children in movie scene
With a lot of help from Altona Green Primary School, a filmmaker has attempted to set a Tropfest record for the most child extras in…
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Youths put family violence education on agenda
Family violence education in Victorian schools could become law after six Hobsons Bay students passed a bill in Youth Parliament to put the issue on…
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Campaign to preserve historic railway workshop
An online campaign has started to preserve a historic Spotswood railway workshop and surrounding land as a community space. The Way & Works Workshop at…
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Noise complaints drive rooster ban
It’s nothing to crow about for roosters in Hobsons Bay. Roosters will be banned under a proposed shake-up of community local laws. However, Hobsons Bay…
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Funding boost for sexual assault services
Sexual assault services are celebrating a $375,000 windfall to help more children and adults in the west access counselling and support. State Minister for Families…
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Real Madrid striker to join Yarraville soccer clinic
Legendary Real Madrid striker Emilio ‘The Vulture’ Butragueño will share tips with the state’s best and brightest young soccer players at Yarraville this Sunday. In…
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