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Independent candidate pledges to secure $43 million for Altona Meadows projects
Hobsons Bay council has welcomed recent commitments from independent candidate for Point Cook Shwetali Sawant to secure funding towards a new pool centre and a…
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Third term as mayor for councillor Sarah Carter
Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter has made history, being the first female elected as mayor for the third time in the history of Maribyrnong councillor, as…
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Taking historic avenue concepts to the street
Footscray residents are encouraged to have their say on three proposed draft concepts for the Bunbury Streetscape improvements project. Maribyrnong council’s concept plans include options…
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Testing detects faecal bacteria reduction in Maribyrnong River
The Environmental Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has detected a safe level of E. coli, an indicator for faecal contamination, in the Maribyrnong River during recent…
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New Altona North kinder receives funding
Altona North’s parents will soon have another option for their children, with Labor announcing funding towards creating a new modular kindergarten in the area. Delivered…
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Ready for road ride
Bayside P-12 College teacher Ross Schubach will be donning a helmet and pedalling his way along a number of Victoria’s most iconic roads for the…
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Handing over a piece of Altona’s history
The Altona Laverton Historical Society [ALHS] has received another piece of the puzzle of the area’s history – a plaque which formerly indicated the original…
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Newport RSL kitchen upgrade funding pledged
Labor has pledged $200,000 towards the Newport Returned and Services League [RSL] sub-branch towards updated its kitchen, if they win in the upcoming state election.…
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Tricks, flicks and spins on show
Braybrook will soon host the best of Australia’s freestyle BMX talent as part of the inaugural Braybrook BMX Fest. Held across the weekend of Saturday,…
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Rates rebate on offer for flood-affected ratepayers
Maribyrnong council has approved a motion to offer a 50 per cent rebate on the second quarter instalment of its rates and municipal charges to…
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My Place: Matthew Simpson
Yarraville-based artist Matthew Simpson has been a part of the west for more than 25 years. He spoke to Star Weekly’s Matthew Sims about his…
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Full flow of flood support in aftermath
Maribyrnong residents Stephanie Echano and Rebecca Luong has acknowledged the efforts of State Emergency Service [SES] volunteers and the support from members of their Jehovah’s…
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Council releases election commitment resource
Hobsons Bay council has released a new tool to help voters remain aware of where state election candidates are committing their funding within the region.…
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New program encouraging development of disabled sportswomen opportunities
Victoria University [VU] has launched a new project in collaboration with Disability Sport and Recreation, which would involve six female facilitators assisting the development of…
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Hobsons Bay house prices remain resilient despite overall market fall
Altona’s house prices have experienced a significant increase compared to the April to June period to reach $1.55 million in the July to September period,…
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