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A picture-perfect day to

THE Footscray Library on Paisley St will be a copying and collection point for community members who want to contribute to Museum Victoria’s Melbourne’s...

Fine time for parking

DRIVERS caught parking illegally near the Seddon railway station may face a hefty fine as part of a police crackdown. Following complaints from residents, Footscray...

Kenny worth loo-king at

WEST Footscray’s Shane Jacobson will star in the soon-to-be released film Kenny. The film is about port-a-loo delivery manKenny, who tackles ‘septic challenges’ along with...

Partnering Parry helps hospice

GOLFERS will be able to chip in to support the Mercy Hospice’s major fundraiser in Maidstone next week. The Medway Golf Club and Australian Golf...

Silence on 000

RESIDENTS in Maidstone are concerned that they have not been able to get a police response after contacting 000 in past weeks. Alan King, the...

Entertainment for the masses

THE massive range of entertainment options at Saturday’s 15th annual Yarraville Arts Festival was more than just a testament to the immense talent of...

Poor the primary aim

By Christine de KockPRESCHOOLERS from disadvantaged backgrounds in the City of Maribyrnong are likely to be the focus of a pilot research project aimed...

Make gaming data available:council

The request is part of the council’s response to the government’s Review of electronic gaming machine, Club Keno and Wagering Licences and Funding arrangements...

Match a migrant

By Christine de KockSELECT job agencies in the West will take up a State Government funded initiative and focus on finding work for refugees...

Trees grow for peace

A TREE planting at the Braybrook Community Garden will send a message of peace next week. To acknowledge the community's commitment to peace, residents are...

Police swoop

By Candice BoyleMORE than 60 people were arrested in a covert five-day police operation in Footscray. Operation Frenzy was part of the Footscray Police’s commitment...

Snags and smiles leave Wal speechless

FOOTSCRAY resident Wal Hopkins’ journey to become City of Maribyrnong’s 2008 Citizen of the Year was paved with sausages and smiles. Mr Hopkins couldn’t say...