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Seaplane, tourism are virus victims
Hobsons Bay’s tourism industry is riding out the second lockdown in what is a tale of survival. Before COVID-19, the industry was estimated to generate…
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Vale Marcus Gillespie
Spotswood Kingsville RSL stalwart Marcus Lee Gillespie has been remembered as a true gentleman who helped save the sub branch. The World War II veteran…
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‘Skyzies’ squad rallies
People have rallied to raise funds for a Williamstown mother of three who spent her life helping women fleeing domestic violence and is now battling…
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Altona Pier to be rebuilt
Altona Pier will undergo a $10 million redevelopment and locals are being asked to provide their input on the new design. Three options for the…
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New case for nursing home, shoppers cautioned
An Altona Meadows nursing home has stopped using agency staff after confirming a new case of COVID-19. One worker at Benetas St George’s residential aged care…
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Feedback sought on Seaholme parking plan
Residents, drivers and commuters are again being asked for feedback on Hobsons Bay council plans to make streets one-way and implement two-hour parking restrictions north…
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Positive test for Altona Gate worker
A worker at Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North has tested positive to COVID-19. Sacca’s Fine Foods, the fruit and vegetable market and continental…
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Front yard frolics in lockdown
Internationally renowned street theatre company Born in a Taxi is bringing entertainment to people’s front yards during lockdown. Every Saturday from July 18 to September…
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Virtual support for veterans
After serving nine years in the navy, Sheree Symonds had to adjust to life without a constant crew that she trusted with her life. She…
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House price rebound
Local real estate agents say the market has rebounded since rates revaluations were undertaken in January, partly due to lack of available stock. Greg Hocking…
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Concern over civic centre upgrade
A $7.6 million dollar upgrade to the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre has been questioned as businesses struggle to survive the impact of COVID-19. The “biophilic…
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Altona Meadows nursing home clear of virus
An Altona Meadows nursing home has received negative COVID-19 results for all residents and staff tested after one worker became infected this month. It comes…
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Angels recall lure of the road
The roar of the motorcycle engine, lure of the road and smell of leather was strong in Melbourne’s west in the ’60s and ’70s. Now,…
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Mobil outcry at rates increase
Hobsons Bay’s biggest ratepayers, owners of the Mobil Altona Refinery, have cried foul after a proposed 1.14 per cent increase in petrochemical rates under the…
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Second wave soars
Almost 70 active coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay as metropolitan Melbourne enters its second week of stage three “stay at…
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