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Burglar alert
By ALESHA CAPONEPOLICE have warned residents to keep their homes safe after a rise in burglary rates across Laverton and Altona Meadows last week.
Hobsons...
Lucky survivor
A motorcyclist was thrown more than 30 metres after losing control of his vehicle on a bend whilst travelling south on Rockvale Road at...
David’s in the swim
Footscray resident David Odgars will compete in the Big Bay Swim for the first time this weekend. 77224 Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI By Charlene GattHUNDREDS...
‘World class’ rail link
By XAVIER SMERDONTHE Western suburbs will soon have a rail system that will rival many throughout the world, according to the man behind the...
Melanie’s using her head to ‘unlock’ a cure
Melanie Kuehn will be shaving her hair off next month for World’s Greatest Shave. 77182 By Charlene GattHAIR today, gone tomorrow. Well, almost.
West Footscray...
High-speed roll out
THE National Broadband Network is coming to town.
Footscray residents will have access to a world class internet service, thanks to its inclusion in the...
Myki takes over
By CHARLENE GATTMETCARD machines along the Sydenham train line will be turned off from next week as Myki becomes the new public transport ticketing...
Council cash online
MORE than 50 City of Maribyrnong organisations have shared a $134,500 cash boost thanks to Maribyrnong City Council’s 2012 community grant program.
The 2011-2012 community...
Putting back the pieces
Julie Stevens is fascinated by roadside rubbish. 76910 By Charlene GattFOOTSCRAY mosaic artist Julie Stevens is used to putting broken pieces back together...
Independence day
Nick Fahey, left, Grant Miles and Wing La hope to sweep to power. 77362 By CHARLENE GATTAT LEAST six independent candidates have formed an...
Drug den busted
By Charlene GattFOUR men have been charged with serious drug offences after Victoria Police dismantled one of the state’s largest drug laboratories last week.
Police...
Learning the ropes
Lauren Jamieson is heading back to school – this time as the teacher. 76696 Picture: CHARLENE GATTBy Charlene GattMEET Footscray West Primary School’s new...
