Maribyrnong council
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Claws out over cat registration fee hike
Maribyrnong cat owners are crying foul at a jump in registration fees of more than 40 per cent. All dogs and cats over the age…
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Satisfaction with Maribyrnong Council on the slide
Satisfaction with Maribyrnong council has dropped to its second lowest level in five years, the annual community survey reveals. The 2016 survey shows the community’s…
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New council faces, and old, vow to stay true
Maribyrnong’s newly elected councillors have vowed to work together to improve the council’s standing in the community. Independents Gina Huynh and Mia McGregor, Simon Crawford…
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Four new councillors in Maribyrnong shake-up
Maribyrnong voters have elected four new faces to council, including one former councillor, with the surprise exit of council stalwart Michael Clarke. Despite a highly…
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More apartments planned opposite West Footscray station
A seven-storey apartment complex proposed for construction opposite West Footscray railway station has ben rejected by Maribyrnong council. The council on Tuesday night rejected the proposal for…
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Hopes for an artist-focused festival replacing Big West in doubt
Plans for a new artist-focused festival to replace the retired Big West Festival are in the pipeline but artists say the idea could be undermined if…
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Parents anger over missed kindergarten offers
Maribyrnong council has defended its method of allocating kindergarten places despite criticism from parents who have missed out on their preferred options. Maidstone mother Dianne…
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Big West board put heat on Maribyrnong Council over festival demise
A push by Maribyrnong council for the Big West Festival to move from a biennial to a yearly event was a key factor in its…
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Maribyrnong tackles problem gambling
Maribyrnong council has adopted a new policy aimed at tackling the harmful effects of gambling. It will oppose any increase in the municipal cap of…
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Maribyrnong Council rejects cycling infrastructure claim
Maribyrnong council has rejected claims it spends barely half of what it should on cycling infrastructure and is falling well behind neighbouring councils. Bicycle Network’s…
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Unit, pokie plan panned
Maribyrnong council has slammed planning laws that have paved the way for Australia’s first development with residential apartments above a pokies venue. Councillors last…
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Pet owners vow to fight fines
Maribyrnong pet owners have vowed to take to court their fight against $295 fines for not re-registering their pets on time. Star Weekly last week…
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Council slammed over mural censoring
A Yarraville artist has expressed surprise at Maribyrnong council censoring part of a mural he created to celebrate the Yarraville community. A team led by…
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