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Williamstown boats sink in storm
Boats at Williamstown have sunk as wild winds lash Melbourne. It comes as a section of Altona pier broke off overnight on Wednesday. Wind gusts…
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Seal of approval for Altona
A seal pup hanging out near Altona pier during this week’s COVID-19 lockdown stopped long enough to pose for photos by a delighted local. Rachel…
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Altona pier breaks in wild weather
A section of Altona pier has broken off in Wednesday night’s wild weather. Meanwhile, the surf was up at Williamstown beach with six diehard surfers…
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Bulldogs great turns 102
The Western Bulldogs’ oldest past player, a former club president, has celebrated his second birthday in a row locked down. Jim Miller, who was born in West…
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Seaholme Community Pantry opens its door
Two Seaholme neighbours have joined the Pataka Movement, providing food and essentials in a street pantry for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virgin Australia airline…
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Concern over Arcare Maidstone COVID-19 outbreak
A growing COVID-19 cluster linked to the Arcare Maidstone Residential Aged Care facility has been linked to the City of Whittlesea and Port Melbourne outbreaks. Victoria…
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Celebrating reconciliation
Hobsons Bay is marking the 20 year anniversary of Reconciliation Australia with a diverse program of events throughout June. Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates positive…
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Residents back social housing
The Footscray and Seddon communities are calling for Maribyrnong council to approve an application for social housing in the area. Residents have responded to the…
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Councillor calls for anti-racism signage
A clear message that racism is not welcome in Maribyrnong will be signposted around the municipality after council passed a motion last week. Cr Jorge…
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Yarraville and Maribyrnong 7-Eleven stores tier 2 sites
7-Eleven stores at Yarraville and Maribyrnong have been listed as COVID-19 tier two exposure sites. It comes as Victoria on Tuesday recorded two new local cases…
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Footscray’s Dosa Hut catches fire
A Footscray Indian restaurant has caught fire on Monday afternoon. The fire at Dosa Hut in Barkly Street was reported by multiple members of the…
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‘Landmark’ statue missing
Residents of Bunbury Street in Footscray are calling for the return of a “local landmark”. A statue of a discus thrower had been displayed in…
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Kinder sets higher standards
Altona’s Somers Parade Kindergarten has exceeded national standards in all quality areas of child education and care. The kindergarten has been serving the community for…
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Green light for warehouses
Maribyrnong council has granted a permit for a $13 million development in Braybrook. The land, located on 84-110 Cranwell Street, Braybrook, will be developed for…
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Level crossing works to start in August
North Williamstown station will be closed to rail passengers from Monday, August 2 as the removal of the Ferguson Street level crossing gets under way.…
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