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‘Miserable’ underpass needs overhaul
The Ashley Street underpass in West Footscray has been labelled “totally insufficient”, as summer flooding poses problems for pedestrians. Local resident Norman Hermant voiced his…
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Call for Joseph Rd action
The Joseph Road Precinct Action Group has a clear message – “we want action, and we want it now“. The action group meets regularly to…
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Native nursery thrown a lifeline
The Newport Lakes Native Nursery has started the new year with some good news, after a battle with council late last year threatened its existence.…
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Mixed bag of housing prices
It was a mixed bag for house sellers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, with some places recording huge increases in the median house price, while…
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Ramping up for gold
The Freestyle BMX National Championships return to Braybrook this summer, with an all-star lineup set to steal the show. Rampfest indoor skatepark will play host…
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Unity promoted through art
As part of the upcoming Midsumma Festival, Queer PHOTO events are popping up throughout Footscray and Newport. To Be Who We Want To Be (TBWWWTB)…
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Maribyrnong pride
As we embark on a new year, I wanted to provide an update on progress with some of the projects being rolled out across my…
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The sound of summer
A series of community-focused events, the Summer Sounds give Hobsons Bay locals a chance to unwind and connect with family and friends in the great…
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Ghost town or tough times?
Footscray’s Barkly Street is seemingly in danger of becoming a ghost town, with a strip of shops remaining unleased and empty. A local real estate…
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Two arrested after more than two tonnes of tobacco seized in Altona North
Police seized more than two tonnes of illicit tobacco and cigarettes during a search warrant in Altona North last week. Police were called to reports…
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Local artist shines
A Williamstown artist has her work printed on a range of uniquely Australian greeting cards. Inspired by Australian landscapes and botanicals, First Nations artwork and…
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‘Gentle giant’ tragically lost
Policeman Rowan Andrews is being remembered as a well loved man after he was found dead at Laverton station on January 12. The 38-year-old husband…
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No fears for tears
An award winning experience is on its way to Newport. The Crying Room: Exhumed is showing at The Substation at 7.30pm every night from February…
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Five charged following home invasions
Five people have been charged with more than 140 offences following a series of home invasions in Melbourne’s west last year. Following an extensive investigation,…
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Cybersecurity upgrades
Victorian schools, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will receive a major cybersecurity upgrade, including the introduction of new artificial intelligence technology designed to…
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