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Yarraville woman charged with murder
Homicide Squad detectives charged a 21-year-old Yarraville woman with murder on Thursday, July 14, as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting in Fitzroy…
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Displaying deaf perspectives
Deaf voices and experiences are being brought to the foreground as part of a new exhibition at the Footscray Community Arts Centre. Claire Bridge and…
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Former Newport kindergarten site up for sale
Hobsons Bay council has endorsed the sale of the former Hobsons Bay Kindergarten site, after restrictions were lifted on parts of the site. Councillors passed…
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Open space for fun and play
Williamstown’s MacLean Reserve has officially reopened following a recent revamp. Williamstown MP and Suburban Development Minister Melissa Horne and Environment and Climate Action Minister Lily…
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Cyclist dies in Spotswood following collision
A cyclist has died following a collision with a truck in Spotswood on Wednesday, July 13. Senior Constable Adam West said emergency services were called…
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Foundations down for Footscray Hospital
The Footscray Hospital project has surpassed another milestone, with bulk earthworks completed and the foundation laid at the new site. Acting Premier Jacinta Allan and…
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Wyndham Vale man charged following West Gate Freeway crash
A 21-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been charged by police following a collision on the West Gate Freeway in Spotswood which claimed the life of…
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Eddie stays cool to win Hot Seat
Williamstown’s Eddie Galizi has an extra 20,000 reasons to be smiling after winning $20,000 on Millionnaire Hot Seat. The semi-retired corporate chaffeur took home $20,000…
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Motorists asked to avoid superload
Yarraville and district road users are advised to steer clear of a superload carrying an electrical transformer on Wednesday, July 13. Commencing its journey at…
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Stories from respiratory patients welcome
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network [NWMPHN] is calling for residents in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne who have used a GP…
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Funding welcomed for youth crime prevention
West Melbourne community legal centre WEstJustice has welcomed a $300,000 state government allocation towards a pilot project to divert children and young people away from…
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COVID reinfection time slashed
The duration of the COVID-19 reinfection period has been slashed from 12 weeks to just four, the state government has announced. On Friday, July 8,…
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Call out for home carers
A national home care company has put the call out for people across the country to fill more than 750 paid home care jobs, including…
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West Footscray driver blows five times the limit
Footscray police have alleged a 48-year-old West Footscray man returned an blood alcohol reading more than five times the legal limit while driving. A Victoria…
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Gambling spend increases by 1.5 per cent in Hobsons Bay
Daily gambling expenditure across Hobsons Bay electronic gaming machines [EGMs] increased by 1.5 per cent in May compared to losses experienced during April. According to…
















