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Minister washes hands of Maribyrnong Defence site
The future of the Maribyrnong Defence site remains up in the air with the state government threatening to walk away from plans to redevelop the…
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Hobsons Bay outsourcing plan angers parents, risks jobs
Parents and residents say they are “outraged” by Hobsons Bay council’s decision to outsource two childcare centres. As reported by the Weekly, last week’s Hobsons…
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Footscray street art prize goes to the top dog
Street artist Putos has been declared the winner of this year’s Footscray street art prize. Held as part of the Big West Festival and sponsored…
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Williamstown’s Oriental Hotel: OK for demolition angers residents
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) last week approved the demolition of a Williamstown hotel even as the building is being considered for state…
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Cash beckons Toyota to keep Altona plant open
Toyota may become one of the most heavily subsidised car manufacturers since the birth of Holden in 1948 as the Victorian and federal governments enter…
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Asylum seeker service heads back to Footscray
The return of Australia’s largest asylum seeker support service to Footscray will help the growing number of new arrivals living in the west. The Asylum…
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Mechanics an institute in Footscray for a century
There were 100 reasons to celebrate as Footscray Mechanics’ Institute secretary Judith Dwyer and president Keith O’Brien cut a cake to mark the institute’s centenary…
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Community groups team up to give asylum seekers a warmer welcome
The Hobsons Bay Refugee Network (HBRN) hopes to collaborate with a new Maribyrnong group to help asylum seekers in Melbourne’s west. The move follows a…
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SKY High: ALP slammed for inaction and ‘hypocrisy’
Education Minister Martin Dixon has accused the Labor opposition of hypocrisy for promising to consider building a Yarraville area secondary school if returned to government.…
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Law reform to smooth way for the disabled
A Laverton woman with a vision impairment says people with a disability should not automatically be barred from jury duty. Annmarie Kelly, who has a…
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Hobsons Bay in disarray over early learning centres decision
Tuesday night’s Hobsons Bay Council meeting collapsed in disarray after councillors were split over a decision to outsource Altona Meadows and Altona North early learning…
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Map out fun and fitness with orienteering
Put your skills with a map to good use this summer by trying your hand at parks and street orienteering. The Tuckonie Orienteering Club is…
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World-class future for Bulldogs with Victoria University partnership
The future is looking bright for the Footscray Bulldogs following the official launch of a partnership with Victoria University. VU was officially declared the major…
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Fowl funds a healthy boost for Altona North childhood centre
Caitlyn and other children of Altona North Early Childhood Centre have helped build a pen to house their new chooks after receiving a $1200 grant…
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Facebook site proves a popular ode to Altona
A Facebook group titled “Altona, I lived there ….” has “gone crazy”, gaining more than 2000 members in its first two weeks. It was started…
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