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Newport RSL appeals for volunteers
Volunteers are being sought by the Newport RSL Sub-branch to help raise funds for this year’s ANZAC Appeal. President Bob Gladysz said the sub-branch aimed…
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Photos preserve memory of Altona Pier
An Altona photographer is preserving memories of Altona Pier through large-scale images, before the old wooden structure is replaced with a modern design. Detailed design…
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Kmart comes to Highpoint
Highpoint Shopping Centre last week announced a Kmart will open later this year, with Target to close and David Jones to reduce in size. From…
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Serial criminal a community ‘risk’
A 31-year-old man has failed to have his visa reinstated after it was cancelled over a string of crimes, including trying to set fire to…
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Outer Space in Newport
The Substation at Newport will host a free two-day celebration dubbed Outer Space at its Market Street arts venue and outside in Paine Reserve. The…
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Kinnears towers approved
More than 400 apartments across six towers ranging from five to 15 storeys have been approved for the former Kinnears Ropeworks factory site in Footscray.…
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$229m ‘computer hotel’ for West Footscray
A $229 million data centre to be built in West Footscray has been applauded for creating 100 jobs and helping put the City of Maribyrnong…
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At age 106, Altona Meadows Millie Andrew gets COVID-19 vaccine
At age 106, Altona Meadows resident Mildred ‘Millie’ Andrew on Thursday was one of the oldest Victorians to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The resident…
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Truck curfews, lower speed flagged
More truck curfews and a 30km/h speed limit in local streets have been flagged under the Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2030 endorsed by…
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Petition to save Laverton pool
A petition signed by 1123 people has called on Hobsons Bay council to reconsider its 2019 decision to close the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre.…
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Footscray Town Hall’s $30m makeover
Footscray Town Hall will undergo a redevelopment costing up to $30 million, with Maribyrnong council last week endorsing a design concept. The town hall was…
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Grazeland opening delayed
The opening date of Melbourne’s newest food precinct, Grazeland, has been delayed by a fortnight due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown. The 10,000 square metre…
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Whitten Oval vaccine hub plan
Altona Meadows is one of the first suburbs where the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out this week, while talks are under way to…
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January 26 forum urged
Maribyrnong residents will be asked for their views on January 26, a date “recognised as both Australia Day and Invasion Day”. Cr Jorge Jorquera moved a notice of motion…
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Dynon Road closed after power pole fire
A high-voltage power pole has burst into flames at West Melbourne on Tuesday morning, shutting down part of Dynon Road. The pole on Dynon Road…
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