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Altona Meadows fires prompt playground call
By Goya Dmytryshchak Suspected arson attacks at the site of a giant flower sculpture in Altona Meadows have sparked calls for the area to be…
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New vision for the west
What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing the western suburbs, and what will you do to address those issues if elected? Like…
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Child exploitation charges A 52-year-old Werribee man has been charged with child exploitation offences. Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team officers executed a search warrant in…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Change your lifestyle Lose weight, deal with stress or quit smoking through MyClinic’s 12-week program, which includes information provided on nutrition, a group personal trainer,…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago January 11, 1978 Werribee Shire Council has commenced roadworks which are necessary for installation of signals at the intersection of Watton Street/Duncans…
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Community calendar
Story time A story time will be held at Williamstown Botanic Gardens on January 17 from 10.30-11am. No bookings required. Be mindful A free one-hour…
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MY PLACE
What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? We’ve been in the Hobsons Bay area for 17 years. I was actually the Uniting Church Minister in Williamstown…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago December 21, 1977 Police raided a house in Hoppers Crossing last week and seized a small quantity of marijuana. A man was…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sustainable Wyndham party Join members of Transition Wyndham for a gathering at Presidents Park, Wyndham Vale, from 6pm on Thursday, December 21, to celebrate the…
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NEW ARRIVALS
Parents Caroline and Craig, of Werribee, welcomed the safe arrival of their child Kloe, who was born on December 11. Kloe weighed 3.19 kilograms at…
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Armed robbery Five men were arrested following an armed robbery at a Hoppers Crossing convenience store, just before 1.30am last Thursday. Police said they believe…
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MY WYNDHAM
How long have you been with Mercy Health? I am a registered nurse, and I worked here at Werribee Mercy Hospital from 2005 to 2012,…
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Council tunnel backflip
By Goya Dmytryshchak Residents opposed to the West Gate Tunnel left this week’s Hobsons Bay council meeting chanting “shame” after councillors voted to reverse official…
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Game on for sports facilities
By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay council has released two draft reports aimed at addressing the municipality’s dire shortage of sports facilities. Mayor Angela Altair said…
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First call for family help
By Dewi Sherry There is an urgent need for emergency foster care for children throughout the western suburbs. MacKillop Family Services is looking for people…











