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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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Winter walks uncover westside gems
Warm up your winter with a wandering walk to meet new people and discover the inner-west’s hidden gems. Maribyrnong Council’s West Walk ‘n’ Talk program…
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Polluting trucks face tougher inner-west curfews
Speed limits will be cut and polluting trucks will face stricter curfews on key routes under sweeping new changes to tackle pollution and boost safety…
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Defibrillators now available
Automated external defibrillators have been installed in Woolworths stores throughout Wyndham as part of a priority roll-out program. Wyndham group manager Mark Farrington said the…
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Major blaze at factory belonging to recycler
A blaze has broken out at a warehouse belonging to a trouble-plagued Melbourne recycler, in what is at least the tenth major factory fire at…
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Naidoc Week call for voice, treaty and truth
It’s a long way from Humpty Doo to West Footscray. Jaydah Turner, a young Marranuggu woman who moved almost 4000 kilometres from the small Northern…
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Grease is the one that they want
Grease is the word at Williamstown High School. A cast and crew of 90 students will bring to the stage Rydell High’s senior class of…
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New Zealand Maori new year celebrated in Williamstown
A festival celebrating the New Zealand Maori new year aims to unite the broader community at Williamstown this month. Matariki Festival organiser Charlie Hopa said…
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West duo in Blonde hit
Williamstown’s Freya Cantwell and Altona North’s Lucy Diggerson will star in Legally Blonde Jr, the musical adaptation of the hit film. The teens were selected…
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My Place: Erin Tsubono
Footscray artist Erin Tsubono is the creative mind behind MakersWindow, a new art space for the whole community. She speaks with Benjamin Millar What’s…
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