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Second helping of West Gate neighbourhood support
A new toy library in Maribyrnong and new passenger carriages at the Altona Miniature Railway is on the way, thanks to the second round of…
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Yarraville level crossing closure planned, underpass floated
Yarraville’s Anderson Street level crossing will be closed to traffic to potentially make way for an architecturally designed underpass, as part of the state government’s…
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Council leads plea to extend gambling harm prevention laws
Hobsons Bay council is spearheading a push for the state government to extend its gambling pre-commitment laws to cover all gaming venues. The state government…
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Lifesaving endurance skills on show
Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club came home with a mix of gold, silver and bronze from the Life Saving Victoria [LSV] endurance championships. Held in…
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Opening whistle for new sports infrastructure
Hobsons Bay council representatives and local sports club representatives have officially unveiled the completed works at Spotswood’s Donald McLean Reserve and Altona North’s W.L.J. Crofts…
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Speaking up about transport options
Hobsons Bay council is continuing its push for a commitment to a western region rail connection from all sides of politics as the state election…
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Bands uniting for Dean’s cancer battle
When Reece Dillon and Jamie Calleja-Bailey heard about their friend Dean Fisher’s bowel cancer diagnosis, they both had the same idea: organising a massive music…
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Flood victims consider legal action
Carbone Lawyers has started initial discussions with Maribyrnong flood victims towards a potential class action against the Victoria Racing Club [VRC]. The Victoria Racing Club…
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Skipping to the beat for heart health
Altona North’s St Leo the Great Primary School was bustling with activity recently, as part of a special skip-a-thon event to raise funds for the…
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Soil testing uncovers low levels of contamination
Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria have found mud and water samples across flood affected areas in the Maribyrnong River showed comparatively low levels of contamination.…
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Driver alleged to be six times over the limit in Footscray
A Sunshine man had his licence suspended after being found six times over the limit last week. Police intercepted a 2014 Ford Focus sedan after…
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Flood clean-up continues
Maribyrnong council’s clean-up in the flood-affected areas of Maribyrnong have continued following a brief suspension of hard waste collection due to rainy conditions over the…
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Ella Hooper’s Old News tour is coming to Footscray
Ella Hooper’s Old News tour is coming to Hotel Westwood in Footscray on Friday, October 28. Hooper has been an important part of the Australian…
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Planning changes keeping West Footscray’s history intact
Maribyrnong council has adopted an amendment to the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme to begin to implement elements of the West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan [WFNP]. At its…
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Call for investment in young people ahead of state election
Victoria needs more multicultural youth workers and greater government investment in mental health initiatives to address racism, increased youth justice and crime prevention program funding…
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