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Cricket star on the rise
“I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless watching her older brother and…
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Finals hopes alive
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 518149 Gellibrand just wanted to be competitive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield, now it’s a chance of playing finals. After two…
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Council approves Bulldogs childcare lease
The future of the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre at Whitten Oval has been secured, with Maribyrnong council approving a 10 year lease agreement with the football club last week. Under…
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Festival’s landmark event
Ballan’s favourite community festival is set to return for its 50th annual event on Sunday 15 March, celebrating local culture, creativity, and community. The Ballan Autumn Festival is one of…
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Maribyrnong seal dies
A seal found on the banks of Maribyrnong River on the weekend has died. Staff from Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit rescued the adult male seal on Tuesday 24 February…
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Imperials on a roll
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 534362 Williamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield finals.…
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 253047 A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Footscray, Sunbury, Sydenham, St…
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Jamieson takes his chance
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 452928 Footscray’s Mitch Jamieson wasn’t expecting a call up to the Victorian second XI cricket team. Despite having a breakout season and his coach…
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New hospital no treatment shock
It might’ve been an exciting moment for many residents in Melbourne’s west, but for Maidstone couple Josh Preston and Sophia Tremethick, the opening of the new Footscray Hospital last Wednesday…
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Footscray to hear the drums Wadaiko
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535864 Fresh off hosting the annual East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival, Footscray’s Byron Plaza will stage another Asian cultural celebration next month…