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Wild weather: Yarraville wall collapse injures woman
A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with minor injuries on Tuesday morning after being hit by a collapsing wall in Yarraville. Gale…
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Seddon residents mourn the end of a swing era
Residents of a Seddon street are mourning the loss of a popular tree swing in what they have labelled as unnecessary lopping of tree limbs.…
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Williamstown bottle shop robbery: Police seek this man
Police have released images of a man wanted for robbing a Williamstown bottle shop on June 5. Detectives say a man armed with a knife…
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Salma Sumar: Footscray leader on a mission to build harmony
A multicultural leader from Footscray is stepping onto the national stage to provide a voice for her generation. Salma Sumar has been elected youth chairwoman…
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Williamstown: New trader push to share parking pain
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce has called for parking fees to be introduced in Altona and Newport to spread the burden. President Laura Nardo told last…
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Nelson Place ‘ghost town’ parking fee hike uproar
Williamstown traders have made a budget submission opposing a 10 per cent rise in Nelson Place parking fees, saying the dearest hourly rates in the…
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Leaders take Matthew Guy to task over ‘planning secrecy’
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has failed to properly plan Footscray’s future and should hand control of development back to Maribyrnong council, according to critics. Last…
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Therapy helps Burmese children get to art of the matter
A new art therapy course in Werribee is helping child asylum seekers and refugees from Burma find their place in Australian culture. Altona Meadows art…
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Footscray: Council rejects $40m tower plan for Paintspot site
A 16-storey residential tower proposed for a prime Footscray site has been rejected by Maribyrnong council, with the final decision resting with Planning Minister Matthew…
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Maribyrnong: By riverside, a design to be ‘enjoyed’
The developer planning to build a 28-storey high-rise tower on the banks of the Maribyrnong River has praised the project’s design, despite a growing backlash.…
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Queen’s Birthday honours: Footscray’s Sister Joan Healy awarded AM
A Footscray nun inspired by the charity work of Saint Mary MacKillop has been recognised for her work by being named a Member in the…
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Queen’s Birthday honours: John Ballestrino gets just reward
Convincing John Ballestrino that his commitment to the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay communities over the past 40 years deserves recognition is no easy task. The…
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Altona Beach: Photographers to snap sea’s rise
Photographers are being invited to capture the king tide at Altona Beach on Sunday, June 15, at 2.30pm. Hobsons Bay council is joining Green Cross,…
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Brooklyn’s Joshua Munn devastated over his dog’s theft
The theft of an American bulldog from Brooklyn and three attempted dog thefts in Spotswood, reported on social media last week, have reinforced fears that…
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Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay police target violent crime
A surge of assaults has Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay police warning that trouble- makers will feel the full weight of the law. Data released last…
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