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Planner rejects 24-storey tower at Footscray site
A $280 million multi-tower development could soar 24 storeys above the former Le Mans Toyota site in Footscray if given the nod by state Planning…
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Cyclists breathe easier with Footscray intersection works
Maribyrnong cyclists are celebrating a $1.8 million spending package that will improve safety at the area’s most dangerous intersection. The state government will spend $1.1…
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Western Hospital car park access row brews
Western Hospital has slammed the door on negotiations over access to a new car park residents say poses a danger to their Footscray street. A…
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Mum, daughter team are poetry in motion
A single mother and court reporter from Laverton has had her debut poetry collection – with painted illustrations by her 11-year-old daughter – picked up…
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Anti-bullying protest leads to delegates’ dismissal
Transport giant Linfox has stood down two union delegates who spoke out about alleged workplace bullying at Truganina. More than 100 workers protested outside the…
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Big Labor role for new Lalor MP Joanne Ryan
New federal Lalor MP Joanne Ryan has been named opposition deputy whip and deputy chair of caucus. Ms Ryan said the positions would allow her…
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Family pleas for return of beloved staffie Ellie
A Laverton family is clinging on to the hope that their beloved dog, missing since August, will return home. Jess Michallef and her daughters Shayla,…
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Trucks fight: Maribyrnong council to push for ban
Maribyrnong Council is demanding an unprecedented ban on all large trucks on local roads after recent inspections revealing a high proportion of trucks are unsafe.…
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Trucks fight: Maribyrnong council to push for ban
Maribyrnong Council is demanding an unprecedented ban on all large trucks on local roads after recent inspections revealing a high proportion of trucks are unsafe.…
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Boat tragedy prompts plea from Eritrean community
As Melbourne’s Eritrean community planned a Saturday memorial service for up to 360 asylum seekers who died when their boat sunk near Lampedusa on October…
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Let us work, plead Iranian bridging visa holders
Two Iranian asylum seekers who fled to Australia via Indonesia are pleading to be allowed to work instead of living on federal government and community…
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Toyota Altona cuts 100 jobs at manufacturing plant
Up to 100 jobs will go from Toyota’s Altona manufacturing plant, it was announced yesterday. The car manufacturer, which employs 2500, blamed the voluntary redundancies…
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Bans hit as council workers fight for fair deal
Maribyrnong council workers have launched industrial action following a breakdown in negotiations with management over a new workplace agreement. Workers claim their fight for a…
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Health network to tackle worsening drug issues
A growing ‘ice’ problem gripping the western suburbs has prompted warnings of an epidemic by drug and alcohol experts. Ambulance call-outs for crystal methamphetamine across…
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Footscray dog’s death prompts poison fears
A Footscray resident who believes her family’s pet dog was deliberately killed is warning pet owners to take extra care when walking their pets. Sonia…
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