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Houli’s story of fatherly love
Altona resident and former premiership footballer Bachar Houli is hoping his new book can encourage parents to spend quality time with their children outdoors and…
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Police seeking duo following alleged Footscray theft incidents
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit [CIU] detectives have released images of two women they believe will be able to assist with their investigation into alleged thefts…
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Eerie excursions at pumping station set for return
Scienceworks will be bringing the hidden history of the Spotswood Pumping Station to light as part of an adults-only and after-dark walking tour. Following a…
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Police arrest man following alleged West Footscray firearm incident
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit [CIU] detectives have arrested and charged a man in relation to an alleged firearms incident in West Footscray in May. A…
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Visual tools display council’s works
Hobsons Bay residents now have a clearer picture of the council’s plans, with new interactive dashboards now available on the council’s website. Hobsons Bay mayor…
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Independent party for western voices
Western Metropolitan MP and Yarraville resident Catherine Cumming has convened a new party for independents ahead of the state election. After launching the campaign to…
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Police seeking wanted man
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Graeme Piggott. The 42-year-old is wanted on warrants after failing to appear at court for assault…
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Breaking plastic addiction
Despite our best efforts to sort, collect and recycle, unfortunately plastic is everywhere – from the deepest oceans to the summit of Mt Everest. The…
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Market set for “slow and stagnant” period
West Footscray’s house sale prices have dropped into six figures, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s [REIV] June quarterly median report. The median sale…
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Greener plans for the west
Footscray and Werribee community members are encouraged to use their green thumbs for the greater good of the region, as part of a community tree…
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Pitch to end period poverty
Hobsons Bay resident Alicia King has celebrated her idea for Hobsons Bay council to reimburse the cost of purchasing reusable female sanitary products being among…
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Hobsons Bay endorses rail proposal
Hobsons Bay council has endorsed an independent transport organisation’s recommendation for the state government to rethink current rail projects, such as the Suburban Rail Loop…
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Relieving nappy stress
A number of local collection points are open for the donation of new and leftover disposable nappies as part of The Nappy Collective’s July campaign.…
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Speed U-turn confuses drivers
A Brimbank resident has disputed a speeding infringement he received whilst driving south along Duke Street in Braybrook at the intersection with Ballarat Road, describing…
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Making way for new facilities at Whitten Oval
The state government has taken another step towards a new era for the home of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, with the demolition of the…
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