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West Point fined by WorkSafe
West Point (Vic) Pty Ltd was sentenced in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on February 2, after pleading guilty to four charges under the Dangerous Goods…
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90 golden years for Margaret
Not many people have lived in Altona longer than Margaret Neyland, who celebrates her 90th birthday this week. Born on February 15 1934, Margaret grew…
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Toddlers get jamming
Toddler Jam is back at Footscray Community Arts, a class and performance space for families and little ones aged 1-5. The weekly class is presented…
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Councillors debate Palestine petition
Disappointed residents walked out of a Hobsons Bay council meeting, after a heated debate addressing a petition relating to the overseas conflicts seen in Palestine.…
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Love is in the detail
Red roses, dinner dates and fancy chocolate are on the cards for Australians across the country this week. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not,…
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Techno Park continues to unfold
For Williamstown’s Techno Park residents, it seems like every day brings a new challenge. Last week, the ABC published internal Hobsons Bay council documents sourced…
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Critical Mass ride in to protest for safer roads
It has been a bumpy year for cyclists and pedestrians in the Footscray area, which is the reason behind a Critical Mass protest. Community group…
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Plea to axe big build
Footscray locals are pleading with the state government to stop their neighbourhood from being taken over by a new multi-storey healthcare centre. As previously reported…
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Witness appeal after burglary
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following two thefts and a burglary in the Carlton, Box Hill and Maribyrnong areas last year.…
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Final summer fun
The last few weeks of summer are a great time to make the most of our beautiful weather and enjoy some great events in our…
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Laverton community day
It is the Laverton community’s turn to experience a fun day out with the upcoming Laverton Festival. Laverton Traders Association marketing manager Anne Randall has…
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Dust-up over soil-washing
A petition from members of a local air quality advocacy group has been drawn to the attention of the state government, calling for an order…
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Funding bites food relief
Across Australia queues for food relief continue to grow. The situation is no different in Braybrook at the Duke Street Community House. The DSCH has…
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The Sons of the West turn 10
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has celebrated 10 years of its leading Sons of the West (SOTW) health and wellbeing program and its now taking…
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Response times trending down
The Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay municipalities have recorded improved ambulance response times for urgent care for a second consecutive quarter, according to the latest Ambulance…
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