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Melbourne’s west leads land sales
Melbourne’s western growth corridor has continued to dominate new land sales across Melbourne and Geelong in the first quarter of 2023, according to Victorian residential…
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Good for your health and hip pocket
Research shows a Mediterranean diet can provide benefits for your health and weekly budget, with new information from the University of South Australia revealing it…
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Electric buses ride into Footscray
As of Friday, May 26, Footscray now has nine new electric buses servicing popular routes across Melbourne’s west, including Williamstown, Moonee Ponds, Footscray and Sunshine.…
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Major road works beginning in Footscray
Motorists travelling between Footscray and Melbourne’s CBD will be required to take an alternate route beginning Saturday, May 27. As part of the continuing West…
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Funding little champions
Junior baseball stars from across Melbourne’s north-west will compete at the Australian Little League Championships on June 7. The team, known as ‘The Twins’ comprises…
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New gym in store for Footscray West primary
Footscray West Primary School principal Brendan Millar is pleased for work to commence on the new gym. The school received $9.3 million in the state…
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The Dragon Lady’s colourful life
When Fran Bowden decided to try her hand at tattooing in 1979, female tattoo artists were few and far between in Australia. Over the years…
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Community designs old hospital site plan
Four community members, Angela Ashley-Chiew, Pierre Vairo, Kate Breen and Ena Ninkovic have formulated a plan for the site of the former Footscray Hospital. The…
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The water works continue on
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre received an exciting new delivery earlier this week. The slide components for two water slides have been delivered ready for installation as…
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All the giggles in Footscray
After a sell out show in March, Footscray Laughs returns on Friday, June 16, with a new, all-star line-up at Footscray Community Arts. Programmer Urvi…
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Structural fire in Yarraville
On Wednesday, May 24, emergency services were called to Yarraville following reports of a structural house fire. The initial distress call was made to the…
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Maribyrnong pleased with budget
Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said council is pleased with some of the outcomes Maibyrnong has received following the hand down of the state budget. “It’s…
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The art of smell
Erin Adams from Smell Art, is hosting a Sniff and Learn workshop on Sunday, June 18, for a fast and fun exploration into the world…
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A set of stellar speaking students
Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay students will be competing in the finals of the Wynspeak public speaking competition on Friday, June 2. Mount St Joseph…
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Footscray wins in budget
Footscray MP Katie Hall said Footscray has received everything she had hoped for in the 2023-24 state budget. Footscray West Primary School will receive $9.3…
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