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Motorcyclist killed in Altona crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash near the Princes Freeway in Altona this morning. It is understood the motorcycle was travelling along the…
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Cars drive inner west crime
Crime in Hobsons Bay increased by more than double the statewide average for the year to March according to the latest statistics released on Thursday.…
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West Footscray tobacco shop attacked
Police are investigating a ram-raid on a tobacco shop in West Footscray. It is understood a vehicle drove into the front of a tobacco shop…
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Williamstown stabbing investigated
A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in Williamstown. It is believed the 23-year-old Williamstown man was stabbed by another man on Aitken…
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Journey planning help
A new online tool has been launched to help Victorians prepare for future journeys using the tunnels and road connections resulting from the West Gate…
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Business lunch raises community funds
The Hobsons Bay Community Fund held their main fundraising event for the year last week, with its annual business lunch taking place at Seaworks in…
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Skating up some fun
Footscray is all set to rumble as four powerhouse roller derby teams clash in an action-packed triple-header, led by the west’s own WestSide Roller Derby.…
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LandCruiser theft warning
Hobsons Bay residents who drive Toyota LandCruisers are being warned to take extra care by police, following a spike in the number of thefts of…
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Rates to reach cap as budget approved
Rates will increase on average by three per cent in Maribyrnong over the next financial year after council formally adopted its 2025-2026 annual budget on…
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Clowning around at Sunshine market
Local legend Emmanuel Pace, also known as ‘Manny the Clown’, has been appointed as the official entertainer for the inagural Sunshine Collective Market on Saturday,…
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Apartment petition lodged
A proposal for an eight-storey apartment complex in Moreland Street, Footscray, has been met with opposition from residents concerned about its potential impact on the…
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Crossing confusion
The status of long-awaited pedestrian crossings on Blackshaws Road in Altona North remains unclear, as the state government, Hobsons Bay council and private developers bicker…
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Scam survivor’s Altona talk
In 2012, Jan Marshall thought she was chatting online with a charming Nigerian Prince. In reality the Bundoora resident was being duped by member of…
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Unlocking the door to longevity
Who imagines the beautiful butterfly that will eventually emerge from the cocoon of a very hungry caterpillar? When a group of Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong…
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Council reviews levy advice
Hobsons Bay council has confirmed it is reviewing its legal advice in regards to state government’s new emergency services levy. From July 1 local councils…
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