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Community grants announced
From a disability choir to a dreamtime cooking museum program, Maribyrnong council has awarded grants to more than 30 community groups as part of its…
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Footscray crew set to support rap legend
Footscray-based G-funk hip hop crew Sneakerheads will be supporting West Coast G-Funk pioneer DJ Quik. DJ Quik will be headlining the show at Laundry Bar…
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Lara marvels at charity game
West Indies legend Brian Lara was stunning locals at Footscray United on Saturday as part of the T10 charity match. Lara joined good friend and…
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Labor MP retains Williamstown as part of Andrews government victory
Williamstown Labor MP Melissa Horne has retained the seat of Williamstown despite a 9.55 per cent swing against Labor in the electorate. Ms Horne received…
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Testing detects fluctuating E.coli levels in water samples
The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has found levels of E.coli, an indicator for faecal contamination, has returned to levels above the recommended guidelines in…
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Community gets a kick out of World Cup event
Mosques across Melbourne’s west hosted a World Cup challenge and community day at the Islamic College of Melbourne in Tarneit on Sunday, November 27. About…
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Jamaican joy in Williamstown
From the sounds of reggae, dub and rocksteady to the scents of jerk chicken, Williamstown will soon become a celebration of all things Jamaican. Seaworks…
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Lending a hand during busy period
Australia Post Support Centre team members will be rolling up their sleeves to help manage increased parcel volumes during the sales and Christmas period. Having…
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Katie Hall retains Footscray despite Greens swing
An increase of support for Greens candidates across inner-city seats such as Richmond and Pascoe Vale stretched out to Footscray, with Labor MP Katie Hall…
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Labor’s Sarah Connolly expected to win in Laverton
The new seat of Laverton is expected to be represented by Labor’s Sarah Connolly after she defeated nine candidates in the state election. Ms Connolly…
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Labor MP secures new seat of Point Cook
Labor MP Mathew Hilakari has claimed victory in the new seat of Point Cook, despite a 3.2 per cent swing against Labor compared to previous…
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Monash sperm syringe offers new hope to infertile couples
A Monash University-developed syringe which uses a 3D filter to detect viable sperm can increase sperm quality selection by 65 per cent, bringing new hope…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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My Place
Footscray Mechanics’ Institute librarian Cameron Borg has found a love for the power of books and the ideas they hold. He spoke to Matthew Sims…
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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago November 30, 1982 The state government will spend $32 million providing urgently…
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