News in brief

26/09/2017

By Benjamin Millar

Council ‘no’ on Indwe project

Maribyrnong councillors have voted not to support a plan by CostaFox Developments to build 177 warehouses, offices, a childcare centre and restricted retail premises at 25 Indwe Street, West Footscray. The proposal’s future is due to be determined by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in January.

Free vaccinations

Free meningococcal W vaccinations for people aged 15-19 are being offered in Hobsons Bay until December 31. Details: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/menvax

Hobsons Bay resident wish lists

Hobsons Bay council will host three sessions at which residents can make three-minute presentations on what they would like funded in the council’s 2018-19 budget. Register at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au, email communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or call 99321000.

Jobs boost from Japan retailer

More than 100 new jobs are expected to be created when Japanese retailer UNIQLO opens its 14th Australian store, at Highpoint shopping centre, this summer.

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Ardeer grassfire, smoke warning

Firefighters responded to a grassfire on Ballarat Road in Ardeer on the afternoon of Tuesday 17 February. Crews arrived on scene to find a grass…

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