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    Pressure on Victorian Government to adopt Council plan for old Footscray Hospital site

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    The Reimagining Old Footscray Hospital group (ROFH) welcomes the release of Maribyrnong Council’s draft plan for the soon to be vacated old Footscray Hospital site.
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    Cherry Lake Red Watermilfoil

    Mario Pinti Mario Pinti -
    The bloom on Cherry Lake is not the effect of pollution, it’s the native Red Watermilfoil.
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    A much loved hardware shop falls victim to underworld arson attack

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    An arson attack destroyed the hardware shop but the memories escaped the heat and flames. 
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    #DeepWest – The essence of Werribee Mansion

    Michael Smith Michael Smith -
    Planning a mini break to Werribee turned out to be a complete treat.
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    Journey into railway history at Newport Workshops Open Days

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    The historic Newport Railway Workshops are open on the Labour Day long weekend this year (9 to 11 March).
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    Scumshine, Smelltona, Fear Park – What’s in a name?

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    Returning to Sunshine, where I spent my childhood through to my early twenties, brings with it much pride. At times though, I get a slap in the face. The name I am referring to is ‘Scumshine’.
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    City of Hobsons Bay foreshore plan

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    The Williamstown Tree Group has expressed its strong support for increased tree planting along the foreshore.
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    Community fights to save Willy pool from Council redevelopment

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    Current members of the Club and concerned residents are rallying to oppose the current plans to remove the Willy pool.

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