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New vision for Sunbury artist
Sunbury artist Michael Howes is unveiling his latest exhibition in the Macedon Ranges. His exhibition, ‘Another Vision’, showcases his journey from a young love of…
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West’s invasive weed war
PRECEDE: serrated tussock is a drought-tolerant weed of national significance, and as reported by Star Weekly, the Victorian drought is exacerbating the issue of its…
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Jaecoo J7 – China’s best yet?
Another name to grapple with as the surge in Chinese imports gathers strength and they not only come with quantity but also quality. This time…
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Dangerous intersection leaves residents anxious
Residents living near a notorious Maidstone intersection claim it is a constant source of anxiety. Software engineer Shakir Meah Mohaseen and his wife have lived…
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My place
Jodie Barrett is the community engagement officer at the Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House, and she also works with Angliss Neighbourhood House. She spoke to…
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Monthly music and puppet nights
Snuff Puppets are opening a new music and arts bar, Snuff Salooon, at the historic Footscray Drill Hall. The first Snuff Salooon headlines electro-dub band…
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Kicking off a new chapter
AFLW star Libby Birch is moving the goal posts for Australian girls, releasing the first children’s book about female footballers. The Maribyrnong local’s great-grandfather played…
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‘Pam’ swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid
An alleged graffiti vandal accused of scaling dozens of landmarks to scrawl cartoon birds has transitioned into a wall-climbing vigilante. Jack Gibson-Burrell performed as Spider-Man…
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Security patrols in CBD approved
A six-month security program will be conducted in the Footscray CBD. Maribyrnong councillors debated the details of the program for more than an hour during…
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Clothes to get job ready
Young people in Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Hume seeking to look sharp on their way to landing a job are invited to participate in a…
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Armed robbery charges
Police have charged four people following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s west this week. It is alleged the group were involved in…
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Star expands with acquisition of iconic Lanyon newspapers
SA Today has continued its growth across regional Australia with the acquisition of five historic mastheads from the Lanyon family Mildura, marking a significant milestone…
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Council bows to residents
Maribyrnong council has bowed to community pressure and will reinstate a not-for-profit clause in a Western Bulldogs lease on a Footscray childcare centre. Following lobbying…
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After hours access to school ovals
Footscray locals will be able to access the open spaces at Footscray High School’s Pilgrim campus after hours as part of a pilot scheme launched…
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Four arrested following alleged armed robberies
Police arrested four people following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s west on Tuesday, July 22. It is believed the group were involved…
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