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Jason Price elected as new Hobsons Bay councillor
UPDATE: Jason Price was elected to replace Tony Briffa on Hobsons Bay council in a Victorian Electoral Commission countback this morning. A vacancy arose in…
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Lack of shipyard contracts points to big job losses
Up to 1100 jobs at Williamstown’s shipyard could be shed from next month as the state and federal governments fail to bring forward contracts for…
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Police budget cuts put lights out at discos
Blue Light discos are the latest victims of budget cuts to Victoria Police, with a number expected to close. Victoria Police will pull staff from…
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Sea Shepherd’s Sam Simon sails into Williamstown
Conservationists say they have stopped Japanese whalers from killing any humpback whales in their 10th campaign against the slaughter of the animals. The Sea Shepherd…
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Regional Rail Link work leaves no room for cyclists
Cyclists parking at Footscray railway station are being threatened with the removal of their bikes because of what they label a chronic shortage of official…
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Play time’s on the shopping list at Braybrook
A free playgroup is helping young children connect in Braybrook. Maribyrnong council has partnered with MacKillop Family Services and Central West to create a playgroup…
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Laverton warehouse job is your chance to give back
Nurije Alexander is a volunteer at the Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) Laverton warehouse. But recruiting volunteers has not been easy since the merchandise warehouse relocated…
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Report targets landlords as renters fear speaking out
Renters living in properties badly in need of repair are fearful of speaking up for their rights, according to a new report. The Footscray Community…
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Altona firefighter fans show their appreciation
Altona traders and community organisations have said thank you to Victoria’s CFA and MFB firefighters by celebrating National Red Balloon Day. The event was inspired…
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Karen’s Keh living without fear and valuing his freedom
A Karen refugee from Myanmar says living in Australia has restored his dignity as a human being. Keh Blut, who spoke at this month’s Karen…
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Williamstown’s voice of youth slams grog-led violence
Australia’s first MTV Millennial leader, Williamstown’s Olly Tripodi, is in Canberra this week talking about alcohol-fuelled violence and other issues affecting his generation. Young people…
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Oriental Hotel not worth keeping, says Heritage Victoria
A developer has welcomed Heritage Victoria’s recommendation not to include the former Oriental Hotel on the state heritage register. Evolve Development plans to demolish Williamstown’s…
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Yarraville’s pop-up park will return for good
Maribyrnong councillors voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday night to make Yarraville’s popular pop-up park permanent. The council will close Ballarat Street between Murray and Canterbury…
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Yarraville’s pop-up park will return for good
Maribyrnong councillors voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday night to make Yarraville’s popular pop-up park permanent. The council will close Ballarat Street between Murray and Canterbury…
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Altona North fire guts garden supplies factory
A factory in Altona North has been gutted by a ferocious blaze, coating the region in smoke overnight. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was called to…
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