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    Council-backed private security is being trialled in Footscray. Not everyone’s so happy about it.

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    The patrol system adopted and implemented by Council has critics who express concerns about community safety and homelessness.
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    Increased police and compliance officers in both Footscray and St Albans 

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    September reviews from Brimbank City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, and Hobsons Bay City Council.
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    Have your say on aircraft noise and a third runway at Melbourne Airport

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    David Ettershank urges readers to take part in this community consultation on aircraft noise distribution.
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    Mall cops, homelessness, snakes, and lots and lots of susurrous! 

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    Private security guards in Footscray, homelessness services and more in the August council meeting summaries.
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    What can Techno Park teach us about ‘existing rights’ and living in industrial zones?

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    Learn about the recent decision on existing use rights for Techno Park residents and its impact on their housing security.
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    This is why people get frustrated with local councils: Sunshine North couple battle over a footpath plan

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    By Conor McCloud  A Sunshine North couple is calling on Brimbank Council to urgently reconsider a controversial footpath proposal they say will destroy the privacy,...
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    The cost of filtration on the West Gate Tunnel; is someone telling porky pies?

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    Nearly a decade has passed since the announcement of the West Gate Tunnel Project, and the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) has continually asked one question: What would it actually cost to install filtration on the tunnel’s two ventilation stacks?
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    They’re coming to the West but most people haven’t even heard of them

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    Many people don’t know this but the travel corridor from West Footscray station to Tottenham has been designated an ‘Activity Centre’.

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