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Williamstown S&LSC are state champions

Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (S&LSC) has been crowned the overall masters state champions for 2023 after a dominant performance at Lorne SLSC. Lorne...

NAIDOC: A week of cultural excellence

NAIDOC Week, running from July 2- July 9, is a time for celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Jennifer Pittorino finds out the...

Gang Crime Squad arrest

Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad have arrested a man in West Footscray as part of an investigation into fraud and drug matters. The 25-year-old...

Business awards coming up

Hobsons Bay businesses are being encouraged to nominate for the 2023 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards. The Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are created...

Tottenham metal recycler Manhari fined

On Wednesday, June 28, Tottenham metal recycler Manhari International Pty Ltd was fined $16,000 and ordered to pay Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s (EPA) $14,000...

A brilliant burgers chance to win

A juicy ostrich patty infused with secret African spices has earned Newport’s Sindy-Ann Smith a chance to compete in the World Food Championships. The event...

A young talent representing Australia globally

Year 12 student Christopher Tran is representing Australia at the International Science Olympiads, specialising in mathematics, this week. Mr Tran has been preparing for this...

Altona man wins on Millionaire Hot Seat

Dedication, practice and passion have paid off for Peter Morton who won big on Millionaire Hot Seat last night. On Tuesday, June 27, 70 year...

School holidays at Scienceworks

Scienceworks in Spotswood are hosting a jam-packed school holiday schedule to keep kids and families entertained over this winter break. The specially curated Scienceworks program...

Residents face industrial nightmare

Noise, chemicals, odours and high health risks are some of the issues a West Footscray family says it will have to deal with if...

Teenage boy dies after targeted attack

A 14-year-old boy killed in St Albans was hit by a car and knifed by two attackers. The Braybrook teen and two friends were walking...

Firearms seized and man charged in Footscray

Detectives from Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man after allegedly seizing firearms and stolen property from an address in Footscray on Friday,...

Shop fire in Maidstone

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a shop fire in Mitchell Street, Maidstone, on Monday, June 26, following multiple calls to triple-0. Emergency services...

Joint police operation in Williamstown North

Hobsons Bay police teamed up with the Sheriff’s Office and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to conduct a compliance operation in Williamstown North. The operation...

Westerners facing huge travel times

Hobsons Bay residents are being forced to triple their morning and night commute times to and from work due to the train line shutdowns. As...

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Footscray Angliss embraces female cricket

With football finished, the cricket season is now almost upon us and local clubs are looking for new players to fill out their teams. In...