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Williamstown house prices rise
Williamstown’s median house price recorded strong growth in the last quarter, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria data. The suburb came in at No.…
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Boat ramp fees given the boot
Fishers have welcomed the abolition of boat ramp fees across Hobsons Bay. Election promises by both major parties to abolish boat ramp fees and return…
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Stein time for Oktoberfest in the West
It’s time to schnapp out the lederhosen and dirndl costumes for the second Oktoberfest in the West. Seaworks at Williamstown will be transformed into a…
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Hobsons Bay recyclables accepted at depot
Hobsons Bay residents can drop off recyclables at the council’s Altona depot this Saturday. The council plans to accept recyclables fortnightly until further notice. It…
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Altona North Pies fan saved after heart attack at Bunnings
An Altona North man was “30 seconds from death” when a fortunate set of circumstances saved him after he collapsed from a heart attack at…
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Footscray edge an Australian Survivor secret weapon
When self-described larrikin John Eastoe signed up for the latest season of Australian Survivor, it was, he says, a bit of a joke. John, 28,…
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Scaled down plans for 501 Receptions site
The owner of Footscray’s iconic 501 Receptions site has drastically scaled down plans for redevelopment, ditching plans to build almost 200 units in favour of…
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Tiny homes a big deal for tackling homelessness
The first tenants in a groundbreaking “tiny home” pilot program to help tackle homelessness have praised the project for providing a sense of safety and…
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No jail for hit-run learner driver who struck toddler at Laverton
A hit-run learner driver has walked free after leaving an injured toddler on the road at Laverton and driving on to get takeaway food. Zachery…
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Altona Meadows man wins $200,000
A young Altona Meadows man is $200,000 richer after winning the guaranteed first prize of $200,000 in last Thursday’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. He plans to…
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Multiple shots fired into Maidstone home
A Maidstone couple has escaped without injury after their home was blasted with gunshots overnight. The man and woman were asleep inside their Yellow Box…
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South Kingsville carer testifies at aged care royal commission
A South Kingsville woman who became a carer after her late grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will testify at the aged care royal commission.…
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Council backs Williamstown Road curfew calls
Maribyrnong council has thrown its support behind community calls to introduce truck curfews and bans on Williamstown Road. Star Weekly this month reported residents living…
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Scienceworks explores exciting new frontiers
Fifty years after the first lunar landing, people are being invited to explore frontiers at Scienceworks in Spotswood. NASA exobiologist Darlene Lim will speak at…
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Nearly 100 object to Altona subdivision plan
Nearly 100 people have objected to plans to build four double-storey dwellings on one lot in an Altona street. While the proposed subdivision for 12…
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