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Driver shortage means long wait for Altona Loop travellers
Altona Loop commuters are waiting up to 44 minutes for a peak-hour train after Metro cancelled several services because of a driver shortage. The move…
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Western suburbs MP’s plea on saving Williamstown defence jobs
A western suburbs Labor MP is urging the federal government to direct its defence spending to Williamstown’s naval shipyard after the government revealed that it…
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Seddon resident’s sweet secret to raising funds
Seddon’s Rosemerry Utber is really cooking in her quest to help tackle breast cancer. Ms Utber will take part in her eighth Mother’s Day Classic…
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Fish-hook baits left at Newport Lakes dog-walking area
UPDATE: A woman whose dog swallowed a fish hook embedded in a piece of meat hopes no other pets fall victim to the same cruel act.…
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Men’s Shed co-founder stabbed with carving knife, court hears
A co-founder of the Men’s Shed organisation died after being stabbed in a friend’s front yard, a court has heard. Stanley Lynch, 71, was stabbed…
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Fears on ‘remarkably dangerous’ Yarraville intersection
Children are risking their lives every time they cross a dangerous Yarraville intersection, according to worried parents and residents. They say the Francis Street-Wembley Avenue…
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Victoria University pops in and really goes to town
Victoria University is bringing art, sport, free health checks and more to the heart of Footscray. Students, staff and the public are being encouraged to…
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Anzac Day: World of war beckons as band stops playing
Former World War II Army Corporal Laurie Grimmett, 92, remembers being at a dance in 1939 when a bloke got up and shouted: “War’s declared!”…
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Bike path could link Sunshine and West Footscray stations
An off-road pedestrian and bike path could soon link Sunshine with West Footscray under plans being finalised by the Regional Rail Link Authority. The shared…
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Federal budget: MPs warn on pension cuts
Western suburbs Labor MPs say any moves to cut the aged pension in next month’s budget would hit some of the area’s most vulnerable people.…
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Your chance to ’fess up in public at Altona confessional
From the sublime to the ridiculous, people’s messages on Altona’s ‘Clear your Conscience’ confessional board provide an insight into people’s private lives. The board, part…
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Western suburbs claimed to be canine ‘nursery’ for illegal dog fights
Hobsons Bay police have dismissed social media reports of dogs being stolen from an area ranging from Altona Meadows to Werribee by a dog-fighting ring.…
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Racial Discrimination Act changes to be discussed at forum
A western suburbs forum next week will give residents and community groups an opportunity to discuss proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. Race Discrimination…
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Book swap tribute to bashed Altona woman Jill Brookes
A western suburbs book collective is paying tribute to bashed Altona bookshop owner Jill Brookes. A book swap will be held at Eco Laundry in…
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Melton, Laverton men accused of stealing $12,000 worth of petrol
Two men have been arrested following a spate of petrol thefts spanning the breadth of Melbourne, with offences dating back nearly a year. Police arrested…
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