News
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Extra support for fun and play
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne and Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt visited a number of kindergartens in August to celebrate a number of funding commitments with…
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Police crack down on burglaries in Maribyrnong and Altona North
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have joined forces with Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives to investigate a number of aggravated burglaries Maribyrnong and Altona…
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New brewery in Footscray approved
Maribyrnong council has granted a permit for the use and development of land on 148-150 Cowper Street in Footscray for a brewery and premises offering…
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Maribyrnong man arrested and charged with drug offences
Westgate Divisional Response Unit officers have arrested and charged a 36-year-old Maribyrnong man on alleged drug offences in relation to the trafficking of a commercial…
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Six arrested after alleged assault
Police have today (Tuesday, August 30) arrested six people, including a Williamstown man, as part of their investigation into a serious assault allegedly linked to…
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Capturing Footscray’s heart and soul
Entries are now open for Victoria University’s 2022 Picturing Footscray Photography Prize, with a $3000 first prize up for grabs for the photo which best…
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New lick of paint for West Gate Bridge
About 70 workers have been stripping back 40 years of wear and tear on the West Gate Bridge as part of a $70 million face…
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Wild worlds take flight in Yarraville author’s new series
From encountering an evil dragon in the mines of Mount Kilamanjaro to being attacked by the mysterious Yowie, the Keegan James young adult book series…
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Disruptions expected as west gets road upgrades
Residents in the west and north-west are being asked to prepare for disruptions during the next few months as the state government starts major road…
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New nets and posts for ace tennis stars in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Tennis Club has received and installed new nets and posts at their facilities, thanks to a grant from the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund.…
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Brisk wake-up for swimmers
A safe and fun way to boost physical and mental health is on offer at Williamstown Beach. The Melbourne Open Water Swimming Club is hosting…
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Social strolls at West Footscray
West Footscray community members can now connect with their neighbours while going for a stroll through the township. West Footscray Community House community programs co-ordinator…
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New accessibility improvements on the way for Newport
Newport train station users will soon have more accessibility options for getting on and off the train network safely, with works set to be funded…
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Police seeking man following alleged aggravated burglary in Footscray
Police have released an image of a man they are seeking to identify a man following an aggravated burglary in Footscray in May. A Victoria…
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My Place
UK expat Andrew Turner has put down roots in Middle Footscray since moving to the area 14 years ago. He spoke to Matthew Sims about…
















