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Obstruction leads to conviction
A Footscray man has been convicted, fined $1,200 and ordered to pay $2,000 in costs for obstructing EPA Victoria officers during an inspection of his…
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Altona Meadows duo arrested in Taskforce Lunar raid
Taskforce Lunar detectives arrested two people during a raid at an Altona Meadows home on Wednesday May 21 morning as part of an investigation into…
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Fashion parade raises Zonta funds
On Saturday May 17, the Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West staged a fashion show and auction at the Bluestone Art Space in Footscray, attracting 80…
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Toilet and parking petitions tabled
A petition containing 87 signatures demanding a public toilet be installed in a Yarraville park, was tabled at a meeting of Maribyrnong council on Tuesday,…
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Bison enters public life
Guests from the west are invited to Werribee Open Range Zoo to see a special member of the crew this winter. Lakota, a 1000-kilogram American…
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Luki in the fast lane
Teenage sprinter Chris Luki clearly has high standards. Most kids would be happy just to qualify for a national championship in their chosen sport, let…
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Camera request rejected
A Maribyrnong councillor and resident of Footscray’s Joseph Road apartment precinct said she was “extremely disappointed” her request that a road safety camera to be…
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Reconciliation ramble
The inaugural River Ramble for Reconciliation will take place on the banks of the Maribyrnong next weekend. Organised by Justice Action Maribyrnong (JAM), the community…
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Inner west unaffordable: Report
Not one property in Hobsons Bay or Maribyrnong is affordable for a household on welfare,maccording to Anglicare Victoria’s 2025 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS). The RAS…
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Footscray Hospital funding headlines budget
More than $200 million will go towards opening, operating and accessing the new Footscray Hospital later this year. The investment in the soon to be…
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Winter flu shot warning
As winter approaches, residents in the western suburbs are being urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the flu and other respiratory illnesses. This…
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Scouts start second century
The 2nd Footscray Scout Group celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but will leap into its second century on May 24 when it hosts an…
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Winter flu shot warning
As winter approaches, Western Health is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses and urging residents in the western suburbs to get…
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Cashed Up makes maths hands on
Few of us fondly recall studying maths at school, especially the types that have little or no relevance to our daily lives. But one part…
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VU records results revival
Victoria University’s (VU) finances have gone from red to black in the space of 12 months according to its annual report tabled in state parliament…
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