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Cargo ship berthed at Yarraville dock leaks acid
Emergency crews were called to the Port of Melbourne after a cargo ship carrying hydrochloric acid noticed a leaking tank on Saturday morning. Crew aboard…
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Altona Toyota workers win $15 million in Oz Lotto
Sixteen workers at Altona’s Toyota plant have won $15 million in Tuesday night’s Oz Lotto draw. Syndicate members, aged in their early-30s to mid-50s, will…
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Bones broken countless times, but Bulldog Tom Williams never beaten
If it all ended tomorrow – and even the perkiest tea leaves would take one look at him and admit there’s every chance – Tom…
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Yarraville: Bros bikie club slapped with anti-fortification notice
The Bros motorbike club in Yarraville has been slapped with an anti-fortification notice that demands the removal of a range of heavy security measures from…
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Western Hospital among slowest-performing emergency departments
Footscray’s Western and Frankston hospitals are among Australia’s worst-performing hospitals when it comes to federal targets to treat emergency patients within four hours. A report…
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Vixen duo stitches up limping VU Lightning in VNL netball
VU Western Lightning’s charge up the Victorian Netball League ladder slowed last week with the club’s loss to Boroondara Genesis by 27 goals. A star-studded…
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Maribyrnong bike plan: Riders seek fix for broken links
Cyclists have welcomed a $1.2 million Maribyrnong council package for bike infrastructure but warn more needs to be done to improve safety. The draft Maribyrnong bicycle…
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Western high school students paint a healthier picture
High school students are being taught to embrace a healthy lifestyle by a new program rolling out across the west. The CHASE (Community Health Advancement…
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Yarraville, Brooklyn named as air pollution ‘hot spots’
Yarraville and Brooklyn have been named in a new report as two of a dozen air pollution ‘hot spots’ across Australia. Environmental Justice Australia’s report…
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The world’s in her court
By Liam Twomey Maddison Rocci’s talents on court are making the western suburbs basketball community sit up and take notice. The 15-year-old is now showing…
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Maribyrnong River ailing from city’s toxins
The Maribyrnong River remains under heavy stress with new data revealing only 2 per cent of the catchment meets Victorian water quality standards. An online…
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Williamstown: Tapas chef seeks $1.5 million for pad
The Williamstown home of celebrity chef Frank Camorra, owner of edgy tapas bar MoVida in Melbourne’s CBD, is on the market for $1.5 million. Mr Camorra…
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Hobsons Bay youth parliament team’s transport plans on track
Hobsons Bay’s youth parliament team is working on a bill that will call for 24-hour public transport in Melbourne. The team of six will join…
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IN THE DOGHOUSE: Kevin Hillier
■ I wish I was a collarbone expert because, from what I can see, that will be the next ‘popular’ injury in football. As more…
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Western Private Hospital lauds caring passion
Hospitals value healing and serenity, so staff at Western Private Hospital celebrated the just-gone Private Hospitals Week in the most appropriate way: sharing a chat…
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