Hobsons Bay
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Police warn online sellers
Police have warned residents of a “notable increase” in thefts and assaults linked to online and social media marketplaces. Senior Sergeant Aaron Riches said police…
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Road frustration grows
Hundreds of people fed up with congestion and safety issues on Point Cook Road have signed a petition calling for action on the issue. Point…
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Body cameras for Wyndham police
Police in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay will start wearing body cameras from next week. A body camera, worn on a police officer’s uniform, is used…
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Booze concern for new migrants
Indian migrants to Wyndham and Hobsons Bay are among those consuming “risky levels” of alcohol, a new study has revealed. The report, sanctioned earlier this…
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Team tactics help youth
Hundreds of young people have benefited from a $1.7 million pilot program designed to cut youth crime in Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. The state…
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Mail theft on increase
Police have warned residents about “a significant increase” in mail theft across Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Acting Inspector Aaron Riches said police had noticed…
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Dancers fired up for Matador
Trevor Santos and Tro Griffiths are starring in a world-premiere production featuring a fiery fusion of burlesque, dance and circus. The two men, who hail…
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Snakes abound for Stewy
It has been a busy summer for Stewy the Snake Catcher. The Wyndham-based snake expert – whose name is Stewart Gatt – said that he…
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Team to tackle youth crime
A $1.7 million pilot program designed to cut youth crime will team youth workers and police in Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong for the next…
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Oliver’s big idea
Altona North boy Oliver Nguyen has cooked up a generous way to help the Royal Children’s Hospital. Six-year-old Oliver has amassed an entire 30-piece set…
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Dance like a boss
From a hall in Laverton to the television screen, youth workers Junior, Alex, Chuck, Te and Jese are bringing their best dance moves to a…
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Minister responds to review of homes near hazards
Hobsons Bay residents and the council have welcomed Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s decision to accept major recommendations from an independent review of residential development near…
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Hobsons Bay set to sizzle
Hobsons Bay will be filled with colour this summer with a series of free music events and outdoor movies over January and February. Inspired by…
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Altona’s summer policing crew pledge crackdown
Police have vowed to crack down on trouble-makers around Hobsons Bay’s beaches in the wake of a holiday rental being wrecked by partygoers and an…
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Braybrook tops burglary count
Braybrook is the most burgled suburb in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, the RACV’s yearly analysis of burglary hot spots in greater Melbourne shows. One in…
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