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My Place: Alison Stuart
Alison Brideson (writing as Alison Stuart) lives in Williamstown, which makes an appearance in her latest book The Postmistress. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to…
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Finding Nemo’s hidden treasure
Two Wyndham winter dippers are trying to find ‘Nemo’. Navanya Matthews and Rea Haare brave the chill for the weekly Winter Dip events off Altona…
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Lilly throws her heart into sport
Ten-year-old Lilly is well on track to represent Victoria at a national sporting competition. A pupil at Mossfiel Primary School in Hoppers Crossing, she has…
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All shook up over Grazeland
A planned food precinct for Spotswood dubbed “Grazeland” is expected to attract 30,000 people a week, according to applicant Museums Victoria. Dubbed “Melbourne’s most exciting…
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Hunt for dog after two pets attacked in Williamstown
Authorities are searching for a large dog believed to have attacked two other dogs in Williamstown on Monday. Hobsons Bay council was notified by a…
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New Homes: Eight Homes equals lifestyle and affordability
Building her very own home has been Sarah Sanderson’s dream since she was just 10. Her childhood dream came true this year when she and…
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Footscray Station assistance animal toilet brings relief
The rail network’s first official toilet area designed for assistance animals has been unveiled at Footscray Station. The new Assistance Animal Relief Area (AARA) has…
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AFL legend Glenn Manton delves into ‘brutal’ past
The average football supporter knows absolutely nothing about Glenn Manton. Those are the words of the man himself, who will be at Newport next week…
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A bridge too far for cyclists and pedestrians
Hobsons Bay council, pedestrians and cyclists have launched a campaign calling for a safe crossing over the Queen Street road bridge at Altona Meadows. They…
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Rapist jailed for historic crime
A former Williamstown shipyard worker has been sentenced to 10 years jail for his role in a brutal New Year’s Day gang rape three decades…
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Power issue leads to rail fail
The Werribee train line has recorded the second-highest number of rail service cancellations in Melbourne across a 12-month period, after a faulty wire caused problems…
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Dogs thwart sex attack at Williamstown Cemetery
A woman’s dogs are being hailed as little heroes after they thwarted a brazen sex attacker who struck in Williamstown Cemetery. “Kate” was walking her…
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Grant helps new dads boost parenting skills
Forty new dads will have the chance to boost their skills and confidence after a grant worth almost $80,000 was awarded to a Footscray-based early…
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Young fans get a kick out of A Boy Called Bob
Legendary Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy has joined forces with author Tony Wilson to refashion his acclaimed memoir, tailoring it to younger readers. A Boy Called…
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Rehabilitation plan guides Stony Creek future
Acquiring private land, improving stormwater capture and educating industry are just some of the priorities outlined in a new blueprint to rehabilitate Stony Creek. Melbourne…
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