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Pacific culture in Footscray spotlight

The colourful cultures of the Pacific will be on show for all to share this weekend when a Contemporary Pacific Arts Festival Community Day...

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For those looking for a Block of their very own, this one bedroom apartment may hold...

Court date set for councillor

Wyndham councillor Intaj Khan is expected to fight charges relating to the filing of register of...

Yarraville vet brings country practice to city critters

With his country background, Yarraville vet Dr Ian Burns always thought he’d end up studying animals — but not for the reason others may...

Gallery/video: Truck protest in Footscray

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‘Be prepared plea’ to easter boaties

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Demand outstrips supply at aid services: survey

CRIPPLING demand is putting enormous strain on welfare agencies in Melbourne’s inner-west and across Australia.The largest survey of Australia’s community services sector, released on...

A happy hundredth

THINGS are really sizzling for the Lions Club of Melbourne Vietnamese thanks to the donation of a barbecue and utensils to be used in...

Western Clinical School graduate on Rhodes to Oxford

A COMMUNITY-minded Western Clinical School graduate is bound for Oxford University in the UK after being awarded a Rhodes scholarship.Dr Jenny Tran, who graduated...

International Day of People with Disability in Williamstown

Hobsons Bay will celebrate International Day of People with Disability on Saturday at Williamstown library. Celebrations will be held in partnership with Yooralla’s UCAN Cafe,...

Footscray’s Snuff Puppets in giant awards win

STREET parades and a spectacular outdoor giant puppet performance in one of India’s largest slums have earned Footscray’s Snuff Puppets two awards at the...

Maribyrnong council backs ‘classy’ tower in Footscray

Maribyrnong council has backed a new 15-storey apartment building in Footscray despite the project exceeding the 12-storey cap it recommended for the area. Council officers...

New page in city’s history

Stories were told, cartoons were drawn and books were given away to lucky children at the grand opening of 100 Story Building in Footscray...

WRFL: Spotswood shakes off kicking yips

SPOTSWOOD remains undefeated and atop the ladder in division1 of the Western Region Football League after a hard-fought 14-point win over Hoppers Crossing on...

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Partnering up to prevent sexual violence

WestCASA (Western Centre Against Sexual Assault) has received a grant to partner with LaTrobe University for an initiative to improve engagement with Culturally and...